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Democrats for Life of America
Protecting Life. Strengthening & Re-Building the Democratic Party
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2005
April 21, 2005
MEDIA CONTACT: Kristen Day
703-281-3781
703-281-3781
Plan to Reduce the Number of Abortions Unveiled
Congressman Tim Ryan to Introduce Legislation Modeled After DFLA’s 95-10 Initiative
WASHINGTON, DC – Democrats For Life of America (DFLA) joined Congressmen Tim Ryan, Bart Stupak, Lincoln Davis and other pro-life Democrats at a national press conference at the Democratic National Committee today to unveil an innovative abortion-reduction proposal. The proposal they call the “95-10 Initiative” was released after months of research, political outreach and planning.
The 95-10 Initiative is a comprehensive proposal of 15 different policy programs that, when fully funded and implemented in coordination with each other, will hopefully reduce the number of abortions in America by 95 percent over the next 10 years.
“The 95-10 Initiative is our number one priority. While many talk about protecting life, we’re proposing a legitimate policy initiative that will actually reduce the number of abortions in America. The 95-10 Initiative has been met favorably by both pro-life and pro-choice advocates and elected officials,” said Kristen Day, Executive Director of Democrats For Life of America.
Former Congressman and 9-11 Commissioner, Tim Roemer said, “95-10 is meant to put words into action. Our party has made more progress on this issue in the last three months than we have in the last 10 years. Ours can be the party that reduces the number of abortions in this country.”
Among the elected official already in support of the 95-10 Initiative is Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE). “Democrats for Life of America share the same goal as most Americans – to reduce the instance of abortion in America. The plan outlined today is a good first step to successfully reduce the rate of abortion by offering alternatives that promote family, promote adoption, and provide education and support for new mothers. I commend Democrats for Life of America for their efforts to bring this issue to the forefront of the agenda and for putting the care and support for newborns and new mothers above all else.”
