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NYS Catholic Conference Speaks Out On Proposed Sexual Abuse Bill

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Published March 13, 2009 at 11:54 AM EDT

By Jasmyn Belcher

Oswego, NY – The New York State Catholic Conference is leading opposition to a bill that would temporarily lift the statute of limitations for lawsuits involving past sexual abuse of children.

WRVO's Jasmyn Belcher spoke with the Catholic Conference's Dennis Poust. He explains why the group is attempting to block the bill.
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