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Disability Groups, Lawmakers Condemn Assisted Suicide

Resolution comes as more states debate legalization of medical suicides BY: Bill McMorrisFollow @FBillMcMorris Republican lawmakers condemned the spread of physician-assisted suicides at a Wednesday press conference as more states consider legalizing the practice. Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R., Ohio) announced the introduction of a non-binding resolution criticizing physician-assisted suicide as a threat to society. The resolution says the practice “puts everyone, including those most vulnerable, at risk of deadly harm and undermines the integrity of the health care system.” Wenstrup, a career physician before coming to Congress, said it was needed to give “voice to those most at risk.” “The… View Article