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Legislative Update 
 
Pre-filing of legislation for the 2018 session began Friday, December 1, 2017. At this time there have been 254 bills and 13 various resolutions filed in the Senate. And, there have been 403 bills and 14 various resolutions filed in the House.

Please read these updates. Your knowledge on these important life issues is important for when you speak with your legislators. Your involvement with your legislator is very important!

Your involvement is important to the passage of good solid pro-life legislation.

Click here for the full update and information on bills we will be keeping an eye on.
Life Links 
 

NRLC strongly urges Congress to oppose Alexander-Murray and Collins-Nelson proposals 
 
Link - A letter from National Right to Life to members of Congress urging them to oppose the Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017, sponsored by Sens. Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray as well as the Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017, sponsored by Sens. Susan Collins and Bill Nelson, because they lack Hyde-like protections.
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Two Companies That Sold Aborted Baby Parts for Planned Parenthood Forced to Close Down 
 
Link - In what is the first successful prosecution in the scandal involving Planned Parenthood, the abortion industry, and the sale of aborted baby parts, two companies that sold aborted baby parts for the nation's biggest abortion company have been forced to close down.
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Ohio Legislature votes to ban abortions on babies with Down syndrome 
 
Link - The Ohio Legislature voted Wednesday to ban abortions on babies with Down syndrome, sending the bill to the desk of Gov. John Kasich.
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Michigan Abortionist with long history of violations gets slap on the wrist for three felonies 
 
Link - "It's outrageous that a man with a long record of violations can get off with so little for three felony convictions."
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How Samantha Saved Her Baby with Abortion Pill Reversal  
 
Link - One of 300 mothers and counting to have saved the life of her unborn children in the past five years, Samantha is on the cusp of welcoming her daughter into the world this December.
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Women furious as Planned Parenthood equates miscarriage and abortion 
 
Link - These claims are deeply insulting to the sensibilities and infuriating to women who've had their own painful experiences with miscarriage.
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The Future of IVF's Genetic Testing? 
 
Link - Engineering "superior" children: is sci-fi coming to real life?
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Pro-Life Around the State  
 
December 16 - St. Louis - Defenders of the Unborn annual "Empty Manger Prayer Vigil", 10:00 am at Planned Parenthood 4251 Forest Park Blvd. We will gather to remember all the homes that will have an empty manger this Christmas.

December 20 - Jefferson City - Happy Birthday Jesus Celebration at the Capitol: All are invited to celebrate Jesus' birth at the Missouri State Capitol with a large manger scene on stage in the Rotunda from noon to 2pm.
 
January 3, 2018 Jefferson City - Legislative session begins at noon. 
 
January 17-20 - March for Life - Sedalia March for Life bus trip: depart Sedalia Jan. 17 Return Jan. 20. One night stay in DC on Jan. 18. Fare includes: bus, hotel room metro pass, driver tips:
1 person room: $425
2 person room: $325/person
3 person room: $290/person
4 person room: $270/person
Contact: Carol Turner 660-620-1590

Click here for information on the St. Louis caravan.
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