Victory—President Obama Strips Contraceptive Measure from Economic Stimulus Plan

By Christian Newswire —— Bio and Archives January 27, 2009

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In the face of a national campaign and pressure from pro-life and faith groups the democratic house leadership has withdrawn a plan to distribute $200 million worth of contraceptives to low income families.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 /Christian Newswire/ -- This is a major victory for the pro-life movement in the battle with President Obama and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi as pro-lifers work to defeat their radical pro-abortion agenda. To view the previous news release from the Christian Defense Coalition condemning the proposal to include the disbursement of contraceptives as part of the economic stimulus package click here. To hear/download a 40 second audio clip from Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Director of the Christian Defense Coalition, regarding this issue click here.