FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 2, 2009

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Americans United for Life Action: Nominating Governor Sebelius to HHS is Offensive and Divisive

Washington, DC -- Today President Obama is expected to nominate Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius to be Secretary of the U.S.Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). 

As a member of the Kansas House and later as Governor, Gov. Sebelius has a long history of opposing and even vetoing measures such as parental involvement for a daughter’s abortion;  informed consent; medically-supported health and safety standards for abortion clinics; and reasonable limits on late-term abortions.

Dr. Charmaine Yoest, AUL Action President & CEO said, “Nominating someone with an extremist record on abortion who is also associated with the most notorious abortionist in America to be Secretary of Health and Human Services is offensive.  This is a politically divisive move.  The Senate should reject this polarizing nomination.”

Gov. Sebelius hosted infamous late-term abortionist George Tiller at the Kansas Governor’s mansion in April 2007.  For more on Governor Sebelius’ record and her relationship with George Tiller, see  http://blog.aul.org/2009/03/01/the-case-against-sebelius-unfit-to-serve-as-hhs-secretary/.

Daniel McConchie, Vice President of AUL Action said, “AUL Action will score the Senate confirmation vote on Governor Sebelius’ nomination.”

About Americans United for Life Action
AUL Action is the legislative arm of Americans United for Life (AUL). The first national pro-life organization in America, AUL has been committed to defending human life through vigorous judicial, legislative, and educational efforts at both the federal and state levels since 1971. In addition, AUL has been involved in every pro-life case before the Supreme Court since Roe v. Wade.

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