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July 31, 2019

N.J. assisted suicide law an 'utter failure' of government

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, pictured in a April 3, 2019, photo, signed the Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act April 12, effective Aug. 1.

METUCHEN, N.J. -- New Jersey's new law allowing assisted suicide, effective Aug. 1, "points to an "utter failure" on the part of government and indeed all society, said Bishop James F. Checchio of Metuchen.

Published in International
November 3, 2016

In initial vote, majority of D.C. Council supports assisted suicide bill

The District of Columbia City Council, seen here in a budget vote in 2014, moved one step closer to legalizing assisted suicide Nov. 1

WASHINGTON – The District of Columbia City Council Nov. 1 moved one step closer to allowing doctors to prescribe lethal medications to terminally ill patients who want to end their lives.

Published in International