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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 22, 2012
Contact: Taylor Thornley
Phone: (804) 225-4262
Email: Taylor.Thornley@Governor.Virginia.Gov 

The following quote from Dr. Wendy Klein, reveals the true agenda of the abortion industry:

“She said the purpose of the ultrasound bill was to show women that there is a fetus inside their womb. ‘Excuse me, but don’t you

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The media, abortion industry driven hysteria surrounding the ultrasound legislation on the verge of being voted on in the House of Delegates has reached fever pitch.  There are some in Richmond who may offer amendments to the bill on the… Read more>

In November’s elections, Virginians increased the number of conservatives in the General Assembly, many voters believing that this would lead to a friendlier environment for business, education reform and the unborn.  Thus far this year, that has indeed been the… Read more>

For years we’ve been saying that school choice is coming to Virginia.  Friday was the day that God chose to help us take the next big step toward that reality – passage of a school choice bill through the state… Read more>

It’s no surprise to any pro-life Virginian that there is a double standard when it comes to the issue of abortion and what can be said publicly about the procedure.  The abortion industry and its apologists in the legislature and… Read more>

In a monumental victory for religious liberty the state Senate on Thursday passed SB 349, a bill that protects private child placement agencies in Virginia from being forced to violate their faith principles when placing children.  The Senate… Read more>

Hundreds of Virginians rallied today on the grounds of the state capitol in support of education freedom.  The group was addressed by Governor Bob McDonnell, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, Senator Mark Obenshain, Delegate Jimmie Massie, and school choice advocates Alberta… Read more>

This week, the Virginia General Assembly has really gotten down to business, keeping The Family Foundation legislative staff extremely busy. I wanted to highlight some of the events of the week and encourage you to stay ready to respond to… Read more>

On Wednesday, the state Senate passed legislation that requires a woman to have and an opportunity to view an ultrasound prior to an abortion, giving pro-life Virginians a major victory!  The bill, first introduced seven years ago and patroned by… Read more>