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2006
1/18/2006 Knights Endorse Nomination of Alito to Supreme Court
  In a resolution adopted unanimously by its Board of Directors, the Knights of Columbus has endorsed the nomination of federal circuit judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. The action, taken during the board's quarterly meeting in New York City, called upon "members of the United States Senate to vote in a timely manner to confirm" him as associate justice.

2005
  Judge Alito Called 'Truly Excellent Choice'
  Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson said federal appeals court Judge Samuel Alito is "a truly excellent choice" for the U. S. Supreme Court. President Bush nominated Alito Oct. 31 to replace retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

5/24/2005 Supreme Knight Welcomes Veto Threat on Stem-Cell Bill
  Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson hailed President Bush's decision to veto stem-cell research legislation being considered by the U.S. House of Representatives, calling the president's position "a principled stand in defense of human life."
2004
7/14/2004 Vote on Amendment Beginning, Not End, of Battle
  Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson says the Knights of Columbus, in solidarity with U.S. bishops, will continue fight to ensure that marriage, defined as the union of a man and a woman, is protected in law.

2003
9/8/2003 Opposition to Human Cloning
  The House has passed legislation banning all forms of human cloning; action is needed in the Senate.

9/4/2003 Judicial Nominees
  The Knights of Columbus oppose efforts to deny otherwise highly qualified Catholics the opportunity to serve on the federal bench because of beliefs consistent with their Catholic faith.


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