Dear Prolife Coordinators and Friends,

We need your help again. We have received word that it is highly likely the New York State Senate will vote on an emergency contraception bill before their summer session break begins on June 23rd:

Legislative Bill S.3661

which has already passed the Assembly, would authorize pharmacists and nurses to dispense emergency contraceptive drugs without a physician’s patient-specific prescription. Together with the New York State Catholic Conference we strongly oppose this legislation because of the potential health risks to women, girls and the human embryos they may be carrying when they take the medication.

Please contact your Senator via the web-link http://www.vote-smart.org/ (provides phone #'s and emails) or the "Senator List" (e-mails only)attached. Talking points prepared by the NYSCatholic Conference are also attached. May God speed you.

Note: In recent weeks there has been a tremendous lobby effort put forth by the National Abortion Rights Action League's New York Chapter as well Planned Parenthood. However, we've been informed that even 30 phone calls (which are most effective) or emails to an individual Senator at this time could make a huge difference. I especially encourage all those in Senator Spano's district (Yonkers) to flood his office with phone calls (he is the author of the bill, itself).

Please forward to all you know. Thank you!

In Christ's Love,
Sr. Marie Regina, SV
Respect Life Coordinator
Archdiocese of New York
Family Life + Respect Life Office
(212) 371-1000 x3192
Monday-Thursday 9 -4