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Catholic Group Dropped From U.S. Aid Contract Linked to Abortion

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A Catholic group lost a bid to continue providing assistance to victims of human trafficking for what it says may be the Obama Administration’s support for abortion rights.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops was awarded a five-year contract that paid it $19 million to coordinate the services during the administration of President George W. Bush.