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St Louis City Board of Alderman Move Unconstitutional Buffer Zone Bill Forward

The Public Safety Committee of the St. Louis City Board of Alderman ignored our many calls of concern regarding the "buffer zone" bill that denies sidewalk counselors at abortion clinics from being within 8 feet of the driveway entrance to the facility (BB34).

Showing an utter disregard for our free speech rights protected by our Constitution, they passed BB34 out of Committee and on to the full Assembly for a possible vote on Friday 2/16/18 at 10:00 a.m.

This vote reflects how closely allied the City government is with the abortion industry. While they claim to support women's health, they are denying these women in difficult situations the option to avoid a lifetime of regret. The aldermen tout women's choice, but deny them the important information they need to make that choice. An uninformed choice is no choice at all.

For the health and safety of Missouri women and for the preservation of our constitutionally recognized free speech, we ask your continued prayers that God open the hearts and minds of the St. Louis City Board of Aldermen to the threat BB34 poses and to grant them the wisdom to make the right decision to vote against BB34.

We will continue to update you on the vote.

Legislative Update - February 16, 2018

Budget Work Continues:
Budget work continues in the House and Senate. Consideration of the increase in Alternatives to Abortion funding ($7,096,917) continues to be a topic of discussion. We will keep you updated as the Alternatives to Abortion funding moves through the budget process.

Committee Hearings this week in the House and Senate included:
The House Children and Families Committee met Tuesday, February 13 and voted Do Pass HB 1266 (sponsored by Rep. Donna Lichtenegger), the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act to prevent abortions on babies that feel pain during an abortion.

Committee Hearings Scheduled for Feb 19 - Feb 23:
Executive Session scheduled in the House Fiscal Review Committee on HCS HB 1288, HB 1377 & HB 2050 (sponsored by Rep. Kevin Engler) as amended in Committee and during the Perfection process on the House floor. This is the omnibus tax credit bill which includes an increase and extension of the tax credits for Pregnancy Resource Centers and Maternity Homes.

Click here for the full update and information of all of the bills we are keeping an eye on.

Life Links

President Donald Trump's Proposed Budget Defunds Planned Parenthood

Link - President Donald Trump has proposed a fiscal year 2019 budget in which taxpayer dollars would be directed away from the Planned Parenthood abortion business.

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Could the Gerber Baby Help Lead a Revolution?

Link - Through this year's winner, a child with Down syndrome, we might see a better way to live.

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New UN Document Pushes Planned Parenthood's Abortion and Sex-Ed Agenda on 5-Year-Olds

Link - A new United Nations document on sex education relies heavily on the abortion giant Planned Parenthood for materials to teach children.

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ACLU sues to stop Ohio's Down Syndrome Non-Discrimination Act from taking effect

Link - The ACLU sued for a temporary restraining order to prevent an Ohio law that prohibits abortion for the sole reason of a Down syndrome diagnosis from going into effect March 22.

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A world of possibility to promote the pro-life message opened by social media

Link - Lighting a candle rather than cursing the darkness has taken on a whole new and exciting meaning in the age of social media.

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Coming Soon? Non-Voluntary Euthanasia/Organ Harvesting?

Link - In the Netherlands It is not legal for them to kill patients who have not repeatedly asked to die. But that happens anyway, and not rarely.

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British Columbia (BC) Health Authority orders hospice to do euthanasia.

Link - The recent edict by the Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia ordering (non-religious) healthcare facilities to participate in euthanasia including hospices is an infringement on the conscience rights of the medical staff.

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Missouri Right to Life February Newsletter

Link - The MRL February Newsletter is now available online. In it you'll find information on pro-life issues, news, people, events and our ongoing efforts to work toward increased respect for human life in Missouri.

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National Right to Life News

Link - The digital February issue of National Right to Life News is available online. Please share widely with pro-life friends and family!

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Pro-Life Around the State

February 17 - St. Louis - Defenders of the Unborn's Truth Tour 11am - 1pm at 13975 Manchester Rd.

March 13 - Jefferson City - MRL Pro-Life Action Day at the State Capitol. All are welcome to attend. Click here for more details.

June 28-30 - Overland Park, KS - SAVE THE DATE! This year's National Right to Life Convention is right next door -- in Overland Park! Click here for more details, including registration information.

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