A national pro-life group is criticizing Gov. Bev Perdue for declining to investigate the state university system?s policy of covering elective abortions in student health insurance plans.
In a press release yesterday, Students for Life executive director Kristan Hawkins called Perdue?s refusal to investigate ?ridiculous.? Students for Life objects to the policy of covering elective abortions (deemed unnecessary for medical reasons) in the school system?s health insurance policy. The group also says federal funds could be flowing to abortion, in violation of law.
In a letter to the student group, Perdue wrote:
My office has received your recent correspondence. I always appreciate hearing from engaged citizens about issues that are important to them.
Thank you for providing a thorough statement of your organization?s concerns. I understand you are also communicating with the University of North Carolina system about this issue.
Carolina Journal has covered the story here, here, here, and here.
