by Tom Gallagher
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June 28, 2012
The U.S. bishops' press release this morning continues to complain about the Affordable Health Care Act.
For nearly a century, the Catholic bishops of the United States have been and continue to be consistent advocates for comprehensive health care reform to ensure access to life-affirming health care for all, especially the poorest and the most vulnerable.Although the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) did not participate in these cases and took no position on the specific questions presented to the Court, USCCB's position on health care reform generally and on ACA particularly is a matter of public record.The bishops ultimately opposed final passage of ACA for several reasons."
The statement lists the "fundamental flaws" and then concludes:
