Bill aims to make motherhood easier for college students

Published: 2007-08-15

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- As the debate rages on about whether abortion should be restricted or made more available, Feminists for Life sees clearly that abortion is a choice that no woman wants to make. Members of the organization were on Capitol Hill Aug. 14 to explain their support for the Elizabeth Cady Stanton Pregnant and Parenting Student Services Act of 2007, which was reintroduced to both houses of Congress this year. This bill would establish programs at universities to support pregnant college women, so they don't have to make the difficult choice between their education and parenting a child. The organization also introduced five women who shared their stories and will tour the country visiting college campuses to spread the organization's message that "women deserve better than abortion," said Serrin Foster, president of Feminists for Life.

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