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Democrats For Life of America (DFLA) is a sub-group of the [[U.S. Democratic Party|Democratic Party]] in U.S. politics, which describes itself as "the preeminent national organization for [[pro-life]] Democrats."<ref name=aboutus>Democrats For Life of America. [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45&Itemid=49 About Us]</ref>

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'''Democrats For Life of America''' (DFLA) is a sub-group of the [[U.S. Democratic Party|Democratic Party]] in U.S. politics, which describes itself as "the preeminent national organization for [[pro-life]] Democrats."<ref name=aboutus>Democrats For Life of America. [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45&Itemid=49 About Us]</ref>

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== Beliefs ==

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== Beliefs ==

DFLA's core principle as stated on its about page is belief in "the fundamental worth, dignity, and equality of all people" and "that the protection of human life is the foundation of human rights, authentic freedom, and good government".<ref name=aboutus />

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=== Consistent Life Ethic ===

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DFLA considers itself a member of the organization, [[Consistent Life]], previously known as the Seamless Garment Network.<ref name=doncaz>Day, K. (2008, April 22). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=348&catid=25&Itemid=223 DFLA Endorses Don Cazayoux in Special Election]. </ref><ref>Consistent Life. [http://www.consistent-life.org/members.html Member Organizations].</ref> Consistent Life considers 'pro-life' to indicate not only opposition to abortion and euthanasia but also to war, the death penalty, poverty, and racism.<ref>Consistent Life. [http://www.consistent-life.org/ About Us].</ref> In 2007, the president of Consistent Life, Bill Samuel,<ref>Consistent Life. [http://wsamuel.bravejournal.com/entry/22962 Ethic Speakers].</ref> was chosen to be the lead speaker for DFLA's annual conference.<ref>Samuel, B. (2007, June 20). Bill Samuel's Web Journal. [http://wsamuel.bravejournal.com/entry/22962 Consistent Life Ethic Remarks to DFLA].</ref> Carol Crossed, the 2003 Director of DFLA, was previously the Executive Director of the Consistent Life Network.<ref>Lally, J. (2003, August 26). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=25&Itemid=223&limitstart=30 Women's Equity Day].</ref>

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DFLA considers itself a member of the organization, [[Consistent Life]], previously known as the Seamless Garment Network.<ref name=doncaz>Day, K. (2008, April 22). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=348&catid=25&Itemid=223 DFLA Endorses Don Cazayoux in Special Election].</ref><ref>Consistent Life. [http://www.consistent-life.org/members.html Member Organizations].</ref> Consistent Life considers 'pro-life' to indicate not only opposition to abortion and euthanasia but also to war, the death penalty, poverty, and racism.<ref>Consistent Life. [http://www.consistent-life.org/ About Us].</ref> In 2007, the president of Consistent Life, Bill Samuel,<ref>Consistent Life. [http://wsamuel.bravejournal.com/entry/22962 Ethic Speakers].</ref> was chosen to be the lead speaker for DFLA's annual conference.<ref>Samuel, B. (2007, June 20). Bill Samuel's Web Journal. [http://wsamuel.bravejournal.com/entry/22962 Consistent Life Ethic Remarks to DFLA].</ref> Carol Crossed, the 2003 Director of DFLA, was previously the Executive Director of the Consistent Life Network.<ref>Lally, J. (2003, August 26). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=25&Itemid=223&limitstart=30 Women's Equity Day].</ref>

== History ==

Founded in 1999,<ref>Day, K. (2003, June 3). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=25&Itemid=223&limitstart=30 DFLA Praises Democrats Who Supported the Partial Birth Abortion Ban].</ref> DFLA sought to coordinate the efforts of pro-life Democrats, describing itself as "the only viable national organization for pro-life members of the Democratic party". In 2002, it hired [[Kristen Day]] as its first Executive Director, and created a new national office in Washington D.C.<ref>Day, K. (2002, June 7). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=25&Itemid=223&limitstart=35 Democrats For Life of America, Hiring First Executive Director, Pledges to Revive Pro-Life Movement].</ref> In 2003, the organization joined the national [[March For Life]].<ref>Day, K. (2003, January 18). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=25&Itemid=223&limitstart=30Pro-Life Democrats To Join March For Life].</ref>

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===House Bill: H.R. 3962===

====Stupak's Resistance====

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In June and July 2009 some 200 Planned Parenthood activists arrived in Washington<ref>Connolly, C. (2009, July 13). "[http://voices.washingtonpost.com/health-care-reform/2009/07/state_of_play_democrats_dig_in.html State of Play: Democrats Dig In Despite Senate Focus on Hearings]." Daily Dose. ''Washington Post''.</ref> and a number of Pro-Choice bills began receiving support, as the Pro-Choice movement sought to ensure [[abortion]] would be mandated in health care reform.<ref>Novak, V. (2009, July 31). "[http://www.factcheck.org/2009/07/surgery-for-seniors-vs-abortions/ Surgery for Seniors vs. Abortions?]" ''FactCheck.org''.</ref> The Republicans would find an unlikely ally in the Pro-Life Democrats (Democrats for Life of America). On June 25, 2009, 19 of them sent a letter to House leader Nancy Pelosi expressing refusal to support any healthcare bill with an abortion agenda<ref>Kenworthy, Z. (2009, June 30). "[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,529632,00.html President Obama's Approval Index Rating Takes a Dive]." ''FOX News''. Russert, L. (2009, July 16). "[http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2009/07/16/4429288-health-bill-to-floor-in-two-weeks Health Bill to Floor in Two Weeks]." First Read. ''MSNBC''.</ref>, which firmly stated, "''Therefore, we cannot support any health care reform proposal unless it explicitly excludes abortion from the scope of any government-defined or subsidized health insurance plan... By ensuring that abortions are not funded through any health care reform package, we will take this controversial issue off the table so that Congress can focus on crafting a broadly-supported health care reform bill.''"<ref>Gilbert, Kathleen (2009, June 26). "[http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/archive/ldn/2009/jun/09062608 Pro-Life Democrats Unite to Protect Unborn Children in Healthcare Restructuring]." ''LifeSiteNews''.</ref>

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In June and July 2009 some 200 Planned Parenthood activists arrived in Washington<ref>Connolly, C. (2009, July 13). "[http://voices.washingtonpost.com/health-care-reform/2009/07/state_of_play_democrats_dig_in.html State of Play: Democrats Dig In Despite Senate Focus on Hearings]." Daily Dose. ''Washington Post''.</ref> and a number of Pro-Choice bills began receiving support, as the Pro-Choice movement sought to ensure [[abortion]] would be mandated in health care reform.<ref>Novak, V. (2009, July 31). "[http://www.factcheck.org/2009/07/surgery-for-seniors-vs-abortions/ Surgery for Seniors vs. Abortions?]" ''FactCheck.org''.</ref> The Republicans would find an unlikely ally in the Pro-Life Democrats (Democrats for Life of America). On June 25, 2009, 19 of them sent a letter to House leader Nancy Pelosi expressing refusal to support any healthcare bill with an abortion agenda,<ref>Kenworthy, Z. (2009, June 30). "[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,529632,00.html President Obama's Approval Index Rating Takes a Dive]." ''FOX News''. Russert, L. (2009, July 16). "[http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2009/07/16/4429288-health-bill-to-floor-in-two-weeks Health Bill to Floor in Two Weeks]." First Read. ''MSNBC''.</ref> which firmly stated, "''Therefore, we cannot support any health care reform proposal unless it explicitly excludes abortion from the scope of any government-defined or subsidized health insurance plan... By ensuring that abortions are not funded through any health care reform package, we will take this controversial issue off the table so that Congress can focus on crafting a broadly-supported health care reform bill.''"<ref>Gilbert, Kathleen (2009, June 26). "[http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/archive/ldn/2009/jun/09062608 Pro-Life Democrats Unite to Protect Unborn Children in Healthcare Restructuring]." ''LifeSiteNews''.</ref>

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In July, Stupak introduced the Stupak-Pitts amendment to ensure [[abortions]] would not be subsidized in the healthcare bill<ref>(2009, July 22). "[http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-5180854-503544.html Dem Says Abortion Language a Must in Healthcare Bill]. ''CBS News''.</ref>, but it was defeated 30-29 in the Energy and House Committee, the committee responsible for drafting it for proposal to the entire House of Representatives, when Bart Gordon sneakily switched his vote from Yes to No last minute.<ref>McCormack, J. (2009, July 31). "[http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2009/07/house_democrat_introduces_comp.asp Waxman Strong-Arms Vote to Allow Abortion Coverage in Public Plan]." ''The Weekly Standard''.</ref> Chairman Henry Waxman replaced it with the Capps amendment, which mandated one healthcare plan in each state must cover abortions.<ref name=menges>Menges, D. (2009, October 30). "[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/31/stupak-on-the-attack/ Stupak On the Attack]." ''The Washington Times''.</ref> On July 17, 2009, Obama once more urged rapid passage of the healthcare bill.<ref>(2009, July 17). "[http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hXW-UnAKQIiTxd2SoCN6TDQ0Fm3Q Obama Urges Congress to Pass Health Care Reform]." ''AFP''. Ferraro, T. & Smith, D. (2009, September 10). "[http://www.reuters.com/article/2009/09/10/us-usa-healthcare-obama-idUSTRE5881V520090910 Democrats Seek to Build Momentum On Healthcare]." ''Reuters''.</ref> Pro-Life Democrats then, in mid-July, nearly stopped the healthcare process in its tracks by initially defeating a rule required to start healthcare reform legislation, 215-214, but Democrats managed to persuade a few members to change their votes, barely passing it.<ref>Pergram, C. (2009, July 17). "[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/07/17/abortion-debate-complicate-efforts-overhaul-health-care Abortion Debate May Complicate Efforts to Overhaul Health Care]." ''FOX News''.</ref>

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In July, Stupak introduced the Stupak-Pitts amendment to ensure [[abortions]] would not be subsidized in the healthcare bill,<ref>(2009, July 22). "[http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-5180854-503544.html Dem Says Abortion Language a Must in Healthcare Bill]. ''CBS News''.</ref> but it was defeated 30-29 in the Energy and House Committee, the committee responsible for drafting it for proposal to the entire House of Representatives, when Bart Gordon sneakily switched his vote from Yes to No last minute.<ref>McCormack, J. (2009, July 31). "[http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2009/07/house_democrat_introduces_comp.asp Waxman Strong-Arms Vote to Allow Abortion Coverage in Public Plan]." ''The Weekly Standard''.</ref> Chairman Henry Waxman replaced it with the Capps amendment, which mandated one healthcare plan in each state must cover abortions.<ref name=menges>Menges, D. (2009, October 30). "[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/31/stupak-on-the-attack/ Stupak On the Attack]." ''The Washington Times''.</ref> On July 17, 2009, Obama once more urged rapid passage of the healthcare bill.<ref>(2009, July 17). "[http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hXW-UnAKQIiTxd2SoCN6TDQ0Fm3Q Obama Urges Congress to Pass Health Care Reform]." ''AFP''. Ferraro, T. & Smith, D. (2009, September 10). "[http://www.reuters.com/article/2009/09/10/us-usa-healthcare-obama-idUSTRE5881V520090910 Democrats Seek to Build Momentum On Healthcare]." ''Reuters''.</ref> Pro-Life Democrats then, in mid-July, nearly stopped the healthcare process in its tracks by initially defeating a rule required to start healthcare reform legislation, 215-214, but Democrats managed to persuade a few members to change their votes, barely passing it.<ref>Pergram, C. (2009, July 17). "[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/07/17/abortion-debate-complicate-efforts-overhaul-health-care Abortion Debate May Complicate Efforts to Overhaul Health Care]." ''FOX News''.</ref>

Obama on July 16 pressured Republicans to support the healthcare bill, even as the Congressional Budget Office criticized the proposed healthcare reform for not paying for itself.<ref>Dixon, K. (2009, July 16). "[http://www.reuters.com/article/2009/07/16/usa-healthcare-idUSN1641208920090716?pageNumber=2 WRAPUP 2-Obama Looks for Republican Healthcare Backing]." ''The New York Times''.</ref> Republicans criticized the lack of tort reform and insistence on covering 5.6 million illegal immigrants.<ref>(2009, July 22). "[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/07/22/president-obama-uses-magnetism-political-capital-push-health-care/ President Obama Uses Magnetism, Political Capital to Push Health Care Bill]." ''FOX News''.</ref> Obama predicted he would be held responsible if the bill failed, stating:

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Bart Stupak and his 40 Pro-Life Democrats refused to budge,<ref>(2009, November 6). "[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120161271 No Public Money for Abortion]." ''The National Review''.</ref> and Pelosi until the last day tried to play 'chicken', denying the Stupak Amendment its vote.<ref>McCormack, J. (2009, November 5). "[http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2009/11/post_149.asp Pelosi Likely to Allow Vote on Phony Abortion Compromise Ellsworth Amendment (Update)]." ''The Weekly Standard''.</ref> On November 7 Obama made personal last-minute contact with moderate Democrats in an attempt to persuade them to vote for the healthcare bill without Stupak's amendment.<ref>Haberkorn, J. (2009, November 7). "[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/07/furious-scramble-for-health-reform-support/ Furious Scramble for Health Reform Support]." ''The Washington Times''. Allen, J. & Hooper, M. (2009, November 7). "[http://thehill.com/homenews/house/66787-health-bill-reaches-moment-of-truth Health Bill Reaches Moment of Truth]." ''The Hill''.</ref> A desperate Nancy Pelosi met with Bart Stupak last-minute and at his request, the Conference of Catholic Bishops<ref>''Associated Press'' (2009, November 11). "[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/11/catholic-bishops-inserting-influence-health-care-fight/ Catholic Bishops Sway Health Care Fight]." Retrieved from ''FOX News''.</ref>, ultimately allowing the Stupak-Pitts amendment its vote, which passed by a vote of 240-194.<ref>Silva, C. (2009, November 23). "[http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/23/gvsa1123.htm Abortion Amendment Threatens to Derail Health Reform]." ''The American Medical Association''. Duin, J. (2009, November 19). "[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/19/duin-catholics-celebrate-their-stand-on-health-bil/ Catholics Celebrate Their Stand on Health Bill]." ''The Washington Times''.</ref> While some Republicans had considered voting 'Present' on the Stupak amendment to defeat it and thus perhaps healthcare reform, Pro-Life groups opposed the strategy and were scoring the vote so less than a 'Yes' would change a member's perfect Pro-Life rating.<ref>Hooper, M. (2009, November 9). "[http://thehill.com/homenews/house/67091-house-gop-mulled-present-strategy-on-abortion-amendment House GOP Mulled 'Present' Strategy on Abortion Amendment]." ''The Hill''.</ref> Republican House leader John Boehner confronted Democrat Charles Rangel on the House floor, asking whether the Stupak language would be preserved in the final bill or removed in the end, stating, "I have my doubts this language if it passes has any chance of being in the final version of this bill".<ref>(2009, November 9). "[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/07/republicans-question-abortion-agreement-effort-stop-health-care-momentum/ Republicans Question Abortion Agreement in Effort to Stop Health Care Momentum]." ''FOX News''.</ref> Boehner refused to vote for the bill without a guarantee the language would be kept.<ref>Phillips, K. (2009, November 7). "[http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/07/rangel-boehner-tangle-over-ethics-abortion/ Rangel and Boehner Tangle Over Ethics and Abortion]." ''The New York Times''.</ref> {{cquote|"Republican congressional leaders have to be chuckling right now. In the end, all the tea-party town halls, Glenn Beck rallies and 'death panel' rumors may have less of a hand in bringing down health care reform than an intraparty Democratic culture war. Congressman Bart Stupak of Michigan, whose amendment restricting abortion coverage on all policies sold through the new insurance exchange paved the way for passage of health reform in the House of Representatives, vows that 'there will be hell to pay' if his language gets stripped out of, or weakened in, the final legislation."

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Bart Stupak and his 40 Pro-Life Democrats refused to budge,<ref>(2009, November 6). "[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120161271 No Public Money for Abortion]." ''The National Review''.</ref> and Pelosi until the last day tried to play 'chicken', denying the Stupak Amendment its vote.<ref>McCormack, J. (2009, November 5). "[http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2009/11/post_149.asp Pelosi Likely to Allow Vote on Phony Abortion Compromise Ellsworth Amendment (Update)]." ''The Weekly Standard''.</ref> On November 7 Obama made personal last-minute contact with moderate Democrats in an attempt to persuade them to vote for the healthcare bill without Stupak's amendment.<ref>Haberkorn, J. (2009, November 7). "[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/07/furious-scramble-for-health-reform-support/ Furious Scramble for Health Reform Support]." ''The Washington Times''. Allen, J. & Hooper, M. (2009, November 7). "[http://thehill.com/homenews/house/66787-health-bill-reaches-moment-of-truth Health Bill Reaches Moment of Truth]." ''The Hill''.</ref> A desperate Nancy Pelosi met with Bart Stupak last-minute and at his request, the Conference of Catholic Bishops,<ref>''Associated Press'' (2009, November 11). "[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/11/catholic-bishops-inserting-influence-health-care-fight/ Catholic Bishops Sway Health Care Fight]." Retrieved from ''FOX News''.</ref> ultimately allowing the Stupak-Pitts amendment its vote, which passed by a vote of 240-194.<ref>Silva, C. (2009, November 23). "[http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/23/gvsa1123.htm Abortion Amendment Threatens to Derail Health Reform]." ''The American Medical Association''. Duin, J. (2009, November 19). "[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/19/duin-catholics-celebrate-their-stand-on-health-bil/ Catholics Celebrate Their Stand on Health Bill]." ''The Washington Times''.</ref> While some Republicans had considered voting 'Present' on the Stupak amendment to defeat it and thus perhaps healthcare reform, Pro-Life groups opposed the strategy and were scoring the vote so less than a 'Yes' would change a member's perfect Pro-Life rating.<ref>Hooper, M. (2009, November 9). "[http://thehill.com/homenews/house/67091-house-gop-mulled-present-strategy-on-abortion-amendment House GOP Mulled 'Present' Strategy on Abortion Amendment]." ''The Hill''.</ref> Republican House leader John Boehner confronted Democrat Charles Rangel on the House floor, asking whether the Stupak language would be preserved in the final bill or removed in the end, stating, "I have my doubts this language if it passes has any chance of being in the final version of this bill".<ref>(2009, November 9). "[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/07/republicans-question-abortion-agreement-effort-stop-health-care-momentum/ Republicans Question Abortion Agreement in Effort to Stop Health Care Momentum]." ''FOX News''.</ref> Boehner refused to vote for the bill without a guarantee the language would be kept.<ref>Phillips, K. (2009, November 7). "[http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/07/rangel-boehner-tangle-over-ethics-abortion/ Rangel and Boehner Tangle Over Ethics and Abortion]." ''The New York Times''.</ref> {{cquote|"Republican congressional leaders have to be chuckling right now. In the end, all the tea-party town halls, Glenn Beck rallies and 'death panel' rumors may have less of a hand in bringing down health care reform than an intraparty Democratic culture war. Congressman Bart Stupak of Michigan, whose amendment restricting abortion coverage on all policies sold through the new insurance exchange paved the way for passage of health reform in the House of Representatives, vows that 'there will be hell to pay' if his language gets stripped out of, or weakened in, the final legislation."

-[[Amy Sullivan]], ''Time Magazine'', [http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1939600,00.html#ixzz1vJ6ILjRr Can Dems Resolve Their Abortion Split?]<ref>Sullivan, Amy (2009, November 16). "[http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1939600,00.html#ixzz1vJ6ILjRr Can Dems Resolve Their Abortion Split?]" ''Time Magazine''.</ref>}}

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Afterwards, Obama stressed that it was time for the Senate to "take the baton."<ref>(2009, November 8). "[http://articles.cnn.com/2009-11-08/politics/health.care_1_public-option-republican-filibuster-health-insurance?_s=PM:POLITICS Obama: Time For Senate to 'Take the Baton' on Health Care Reform]." Healthcare Insurance. ''CNN''.</ref> Several Democrats including Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) revealed they voted for the bill only with the understanding that it would be removed from the final bill version.<ref>O'Brien, M. (2009, November 9). "[http://thehill.com/index2.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=66969&pop=1&page=8&Itemid=70 Senior Democrat is 'Confident' that Stupak Amendment Will be Stripped]." ''The Hill''.</ref> The passage of Stupak's Pro-Life amendment in the House healthcare bill led to a letter signed by 40 Pro-Choice Senate Democrats, led by Dianna DeGette<ref name=thrush>Thrush, G. (2009, November 17). "[http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1109/29651.html Abortion Causes Family Feud for Democrats]." ''Politico''. Halloran, L. (2009, November 10). "[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120254656 Democrats Face Backlash Over House Abortion Limits]." ''NPR''. Cooper, C. (2009, November 10). "[http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504365_162-5605926-504365.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody The Left's Stupak Stupification]." Coop's Corner. ''CBS News''.</ref>, saying that they would not pass healthcare reform unless Stupak's amendment was removed,<ref>Litvan, L & Rowley, Rowley, J. (2009, November 9). "[http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aaqkPE6p_8ig Abortion Curbs Draw 40 Democrats' Threat of 'No' Vote (Update 1)]." ''Bloomberg''. Young, J. (2009, November 9). "[http://thehill.com/homenews/house/67099-liberals-threaten-to-sink-health-bill-over-abortion Liberals Threaten to Oppose Healthcare Bill Over Stupak Abortion Amendment]." ''The Hill''. (2009, November 27). "[http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2009/11/27/abortion-s-new-battleground.html Abortion's New Battleground]." ''Newsweek Magazine''.</ref> even as Senate Pro-Life Democrats vowed to reject any bills with abortion agendas. Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) promised, "If it isn’t clear that government money is not to be used to fund abortions, I won’t vote for it," and Obama assured that "This is a health-care bill, not an abortion bill."<ref>Jen.sen, K. & Litvan, L. (2009, November 10). "[http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aI.clKoFb__M Abortion Issue Threatens Healthcare Overhaul Plan (Update 1)]." ''Bloomberg''. (2009, November 10). "[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/10/abortion-haggling-looms-health-care-debate-senate/ Abortion Haggling Looms Over Health Care Debate in Senate]." ''FOX News''. Franke-Ruta, G. (2009, November 13). "[http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2009/11/a-new-frontier-opens-up-in-the.html A New Frontier in the Abortion Wars: Health Insurance]." 44 - Politics and Policy. ''The Washington Post''.</ref>

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Afterwards, Obama stressed that it was time for the Senate to "take the baton."<ref>(2009, November 8). "[http://articles.cnn.com/2009-11-08/politics/health.care_1_public-option-republican-filibuster-health-insurance?_s=PM:POLITICS Obama: Time For Senate to 'Take the Baton' on Health Care Reform]." Healthcare Insurance. ''CNN''.</ref> Several Democrats including Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) revealed they voted for the bill only with the understanding that it would be removed from the final bill version.<ref>O'Brien, M. (2009, November 9). "[http://thehill.com/index2.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=66969&pop=1&page=8&Itemid=70 Senior Democrat is 'Confident' that Stupak Amendment Will be Stripped]." ''The Hill''.</ref> The passage of Stupak's Pro-Life amendment in the House healthcare bill led to a letter signed by 40 Pro-Choice Senate Democrats, led by Dianna DeGette,<ref name=thrush>Thrush, G. (2009, November 17). "[http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1109/29651.html Abortion Causes Family Feud for Democrats]." ''Politico''. Halloran, L. (2009, November 10). "[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120254656 Democrats Face Backlash Over House Abortion Limits]." ''NPR''. Cooper, C. (2009, November 10). "[http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504365_162-5605926-504365.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody The Left's Stupak Stupification]." Coop's Corner. ''CBS News''.</ref> saying that they would not pass healthcare reform unless Stupak's amendment was removed,<ref>Litvan, L & Rowley, Rowley, J. (2009, November 9). "[http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aaqkPE6p_8ig Abortion Curbs Draw 40 Democrats' Threat of 'No' Vote (Update 1)]." ''Bloomberg''. Young, J. (2009, November 9). "[http://thehill.com/homenews/house/67099-liberals-threaten-to-sink-health-bill-over-abortion Liberals Threaten to Oppose Healthcare Bill Over Stupak Abortion Amendment]." ''The Hill''. (2009, November 27). "[http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2009/11/27/abortion-s-new-battleground.html Abortion's New Battleground]." ''Newsweek Magazine''.</ref> even as Senate Pro-Life Democrats vowed to reject any bills with abortion agendas. Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) promised, "If it isn’t clear that government money is not to be used to fund abortions, I won’t vote for it," and Obama assured that "This is a health-care bill, not an abortion bill."<ref>Jen.sen, K. & Litvan, L. (2009, November 10). "[http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aI.clKoFb__M Abortion Issue Threatens Healthcare Overhaul Plan (Update 1)]." ''Bloomberg''. (2009, November 10). "[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/10/abortion-haggling-looms-health-care-debate-senate/ Abortion Haggling Looms Over Health Care Debate in Senate]." ''FOX News''. Franke-Ruta, G. (2009, November 13). "[http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2009/11/a-new-frontier-opens-up-in-the.html A New Frontier in the Abortion Wars: Health Insurance]." 44 - Politics and Policy. ''The Washington Post''.</ref>

On the Pro-Life side, a website, StopTheAbortionMandate.com, was created, and Susan's B. Anthony's List, an [[Abortion#Activist|anti-abortion group]], fund-raised in attacks on the bill, receiving contributions over 50% above the previous year's levels, which it used in advertising attacks on Sen. Harry Reid. On the Pro-Choice side, Stupak's stand drew the anger of liberal groups.<ref>Kirkpatrick, D. (2009, November 23). "[http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/24/health/policy/24abortion.html?_r=1 Health Bill Revives Abortion Groups]." ''The New York Times''. (2009, November 27). "[http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2009/11/27/abortion-s-new-battleground.html Abortion's New Battleground]." ''Newsweek Magazine''.</ref> The Progressive Change Campaign Committee performed three "Stop Stupak" fundraisers and began issuing attack ads against him in his home state of Michigan.<ref>Price, D. (2009, November 12). "[http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DTNB&s_site=detnews&f_site=detnews&f_sitename=Detroit+News%2C+The+%28MI%29&p_multi=DTNB&p_theme=gannett&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=12BEFFE1532DF538&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM Group Raises Cash, Will Take Stupak to Task]." ''The Detroit News''. Clift, E. (2009, November 12). "[http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2009/11/12/both-parties-abandon-women-s-rights.html Both Parties Abandon Women's Rights]." ''Newsweek''.</ref> CNN's Rachel Maddow predicted a revolt among women.<ref>Depke, D. (2009, November 13). "[http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2009/11/13/stupak-is-as-stupak-does.html Stupak Is as Stupak Does]." ''Newsweek Magazine''.</ref>

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== Members of Congress==

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* [[Jason Altmire]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 4th district<ref name=stupaksmith> (2007, June 24). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=256&catid=35:legislation&Itemid=225 Thank You Congressman Stupak and Pro-Life Democrats].</ref><ref name=onjob>Hess, A. (2006, November 14). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=226&catid=26&Itemid=222 Democrats For Life On The Job].</ref>

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* [[Jason Altmire]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 4th district<ref name=stupaksmith>(2007, June 24). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=256&catid=35:legislation&Itemid=225 Thank You Congressman Stupak and Pro-Life Democrats].</ref><ref name=onjob>Hess, A. (2006, November 14). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=226&catid=26&Itemid=222 Democrats For Life On The Job].</ref>

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* [[Dan Boren]], Representative of Oklahoma's 2nd district<ref name=dflaletter1>Offner, O. [http://townhall.com/tipsheet/oliviaoffner/2009/07/02/pro-life_democrats_warn_pelosi_over_health_care_bill Pro-life Democrats Warn Pelosi over Health Care Bill].</ref><ref name=allstars ~~/><ref name=stupaksmith~~ />

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* [[Dan Boren]], Representative of Oklahoma's 2nd district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=dflaletter1>Offner, O. [http://townhall.com/tipsheet/oliviaoffner/2009/07/02/pro-life_democrats_warn_pelosi_over_health_care_bill Pro-life Democrats Warn Pelosi over Health Care Bill].</ref><ref name=allstars />

* [[Madeleine Bordallo]], delegate from Guam (non-voting)<ref name=stupaksmith />

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* [[Jerry Costello]], Representative of Illinois' 12th district<ref name=~~dflaletter1~~ /><ref name=~~allstars~~ /><ref name=~~stupaksmith~~ /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Jerry Costello]], Representative of Illinois' 12th district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Joe Donnelly]], Representative of Indiana's 2nd district<ref>Ritchey, E. (2010, February 24). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=699%3Adfla-at-the-2010-march-for-life-in-washington-dc-&catid=31%3Afrontpage&Itemid=1 DFLA at the 2010 March for Life in Washington, D.C.]</ref~~><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=onjob /~~>

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* [[Joe Donnelly]], Representative of Indiana's 2nd district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=onjob /><ref name=allstars /><ref>Ritchey, E. (2010, February 24). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=699%3Adfla-at-the-2010-march-for-life-in-washington-dc-&catid=31%3Afrontpage&Itemid=1 DFLA at the 2010 March for Life in Washington, D.C.]</ref>

* [[Michael Doyle]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 14th district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Tim Holden]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 17th district<ref name=~~dflaletter1~~ /><ref name=~~allstars~~ /><ref name=~~stupaksmith~~ /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Tim Holden]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 17th district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Marcy Kaptur]], Representative of Ohio's 9th district<ref name=~~dflaletter1~~ /><ref name=~~stupaksmith~~ />

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* [[Marcy Kaptur]], Representative of Ohio's 9th district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=dflaletter1 />

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* [[Dale Kildee]], Representative of Michigan's 5th district<ref name=~~allstars~~ /><ref name=~~stupaksmith~~ /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Dale Kildee]], Representative of Michigan's 5th district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />

* [[James Langevin]], Representative of Rhode Island's 2nd district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Dan Lipinski]], Representative of Illinois' 3rd district<ref name=~~allstars~~ /><ref name=~~stupaksmith~~ /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Dan Lipinski]], Representative of Illinois' 3rd district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />

* [[Stephen Lynch]], Representative of Massachusett's 9th district<ref name=allstars />

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* [[Mike McIntyre]], Representative of North Carolina's 7th district<ref name=~~dflaletter1~~ /><ref name=~~allstars~~ /><ref name=~~stupaksmith~~ /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Mike McIntyre]], Representative of North Carolina's 7th district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />

* [[Mike Michaud]], Representative of Maine's 2nd district<ref name=allstars /> (Questionable voting record since.)

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* [[Collin Peterson]], Representative of Minnesota's 7th district<ref name=~~dflaletter1~~ /><ref name=~~allstars~~ /><ref name=~~stupaksmith~~ /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Collin Peterson]], Representative of Minnesota's 7th district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Nick Rahall]], Representative of West Virginia's 3rd district<ref name=~~allstars~~ /><ref name=~~stupaksmith~~ /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Nick Rahall]], Representative of West Virginia's 3rd district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />

* [[Tim Ryan]], Representative of Ohio's 17th district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Heath Shuler]], Representative of North Carolina's 11th district<ref name=~~dflaletter1~~ /><ref name=~~stupaksmith~~ /><ref name=~~onjob~~ />

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* [[Heath Shuler]], Representative of North Carolina's 11th district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=onjob /><ref name=dflaletter1 />

* [[Bob Casey, Jr.]], Senator of Pennsylvania<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars />

* [[Mary Landrieu]], Senator of Louisiana

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* [[Robert Marion Berry]], Representative of Arkansas' first district<ref name=allstars>[http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=699%3Adfla-at-the-2010-march-for-life-in-washington-dc-&catid=31%3Afrontpage&Itemid=1 DFLA All Stars] (2004, November 23).</ref><ref name=scorecard> (2004, October). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/documents_etc/108thcongress-scorecard.pdf House of Representatives Voting Record 2003-2004]. Democrats For Life of America, Inc.</ref>

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* [[Robert Marion Berry]], Representative of Arkansas' first district<ref name=allstars>[http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=699%3Adfla-at-the-2010-march-for-life-in-washington-dc-&catid=31%3Afrontpage&Itemid=1 DFLA All Stars] (2004, November 23).</ref><ref name=scorecard>(2004, October). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/documents_etc/108thcongress-scorecard.pdf House of Representatives Voting Record 2003-2004]. Democrats For Life of America, Inc.</ref>

* [[Bobby Bright]], Representative of Alabama's 2nd district<ref name=dflaletter1 />

* [[Chris Carney]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 10th district<ref name=onjob />

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* [[Henry Cuellar]], Representative of Texas' 8th district<ref name=allstars />

* [[Kathy Dahlkemper]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 3rd district<ref name=dflaletter1 />

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* [[Lincoln Davis]], Representative of Tennessee's 4th district<ref name=~~dflaletter1~~ /><ref name=~~allstars~~ /><ref name=~~stupaksmith~~ /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Lincoln Davis]], Representative of Tennessee's 4th district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />

* [[Steve Driehaus]], Representative of Ohio's 1st district<ref name=dflaletter1 />

* [[Brad Ellsworth]], Representative of Indiana's 8th district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=onjob />

* [[Chris John]], Representative of Louisiana's 7th district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Paul Kanjorski]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 11th district<ref name=~~dflaletter1~~ /><ref name=~~allstars~~ /><ref name=~~stupaksmith~~ /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Paul Kanjorski]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 11th district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />

* [[Ken Lucas]], Representative of Kentucky's 4th district<ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Jim Marshall]], Representative of Georgia's 8th district<ref name=~~allstars~~ /><ref name=~~stupaksmith~~ /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Jim Marshall]], Representative of Georgia's 8th district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />

* [[Michael McMahon]], Representative of New York's 13th district<ref name=allstars />

* [[Mike McNulty]], Representative of New York's 23rd district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Charlie Melancon]], Representative of Louisiana's 3rd district<ref name=~~dflaletter1~~ /><ref name=~~stupaksmith~~ />

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* [[Charlie Melancon]], Representative of Louisiana's 3rd district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=dflaletter1 />

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* [[Alan Mollohan]], Representative of West Virginia's 1st district<ref name=~~allstars~~ /><ref name=~~stupaksmith~~ /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Alan Mollohan]], Representative of West Virginia's 1st district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[John Murtha]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 12th district<ref name=~~dflaletter1~~ /><ref name=~~stupaksmith~~ /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[John Murtha]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 12th district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Jim Oberstar]], Representative of Minnesota's 8th district<ref name=~~dflaletter1~~ /><ref name=~~allstars~~ /><ref name=~~stupaksmith~~ /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Jim Oberstar]], Representative of Minnesota's 8th district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />

* [[Solomon Ortiz]], Representative of Texas' 27th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Ike Skelton]], Representative of Missouri's 4th district<ref name=~~allstars~~ /><ref name=~~stupaksmith~~ /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Ike Skelton]], Representative of Missouri's 4th district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />

* [[Charlie Stenholm]], Representative of Texas' 17th district<ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Bart Stupak]], Representative of Michigan's 1st district<ref name=~~dflaletter1~~ /><ref name=~~stupaksmith~~ /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Bart Stupak]], Representative of Michigan's 1st district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Gene Taylor]], Representative of Mississippi's 4th district<ref name=~~dflaletter1~~ /><ref name=~~allstars~~ /><ref name=~~stupaksmith~~ /><ref name=scorecard />

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* [[Gene Taylor]], Representative of Mississippi's 4th district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />

* [[Charles Wilson]], Representative of Ohio's 6th district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=onjob />

* [[John Breaux]], Senator of Louisiana<ref name=scorecard />

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A related PAC, Democrats For Life of America PAC, is hosted by ActBlue.<ref>[http://www.actblue.com/page/democratsforlife Democrats For Life of America PAC]</ref> OpenSecrets reports the group raised $13,869 in 2010 and $5,843 in 2008.<ref>OpenSecrets. Democrats For Life of America. [http://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/lookup2.php?strID=C00414219&cycle=2010 PAC Fundraising/Spending by Cycle].</ref>

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==External links==

* [http://www.democratsforlife.org Democrats For Life of America official website]

* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Democrats-for-Life-of-America-DFLA/108204035866609 DFLA on Facebook]

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