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John Kelly Letter Published Challenging Pro-Assisted Suicide Column in Times of Trenton

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In the aftermath of the New Jersey Health and Senior Services Committee hearing on assisted suicide, the public debate has continued in the press.  One example is George Amick’s column in favor of legalization. Amick acknowledged that the opposition includes people with disabilities: Groups representing Catholics, medical practitioners and people with disabilities were on hand … Continue reading John Kelly Letter Published Challenging Pro-Assisted Suicide Column in Times of Trenton →

Press Release: Disability Advocates From Not Dead Yet and New Jersey Disability Organizations Testify Against Assisted Suicide Bill Despite Short Notice of Committee Hearing

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[Editor’s Note:  The press release below is being distributed through PRWeb in pdf format and is available at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/06/prweb11917687.htm.  The PRWeb version also includes the actual testimonies as Word attachments.] Last Friday was the first that disability advocates learned that a New Jersey assisted suicide bill that they oppose would be heard by the Assembly Health … Continue reading Press Release: Disability Advocates From Not Dead Yet and New Jersey Disability Organizations Testify Against Assisted Suicide Bill Despite Short Notice of Committee Hearing →