South Bend, Ind., Jan 14, 2010 / 19:53 pm
The Susan B. Anthony List, a political action committee that supports pro-life women in politics, recently held a press tour in state of Indiana with pro-life women from various backgrounds speaking out against abortion funding in the health care reform bill. The SBA List also urged congressional leaders to support “real” health care for women.
“We pro-lifers are not only tough – we can stand the elements,” said former congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave on Jan.12 outside Congressmen Joe Donnelly's office on a wintery South Bend, Indiana day. “We are resolute in our opposition to government-funded abortion. I am fortunate to be here today with several fabulous women who have dedicated their lives to protect the unborn child.”
One of those women, policy specialist for the University of Notre Dame and Project Gabriel volunteer Mia Reini spoke on her involvement with the pro-life movement in South Bend, saying she was “in awe” of the community efforts to assist women. Recounting her experience with organizations such as Hannah's House and Project Gabriel, Reini shared stories of the young women and mothers who have been helped by these initiatives.
“These are the projects our tax dollars should be funding. Not abortion,” said Reini. “This is the real health care – the psychological, spiritual and financial support local women are giving other women so that they can keep their babies.”