New Jersey Right to Life Scores Major Victory:

"Clone and Kill" Bill Pulled from Agenda After Instensive Lobbying

On February 10th, NJRTL scored a major victory when the "Clone and Kill" Bill was removed from the Assembly voting board due to lack of support. After instensive lobbying by NJRTL Legislative Director Marie Tasy and overwhelming public opposition to the bill, Assemblyman Neil Cohen, the bill's sponsor was unable to garner the necessary 41 votes for passage.

NJRTL is leading the effort to defeat this dangerous bill and considers the failure by the bill's proponents to garner enough support a major defeat for the human cloning industry.

"The holding of the bill is a major defeat for Governor McGreevey, who announced in his State of the State address just days ago that the "Clone and Kill" bill is a top priority of his administration," noted NJRTL Legislative Director Marie Tasy.

Although the measure can be taken up at a later date, the fact that a bill scheduled to be voted on is taken off legislative agenda clearly indicates the momentum is with NJRTL and those who oppose human cloning.
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