NRLC

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NRLC
Stands forNational Right to Life Committee
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NRLC stands for National Right to Life Committee, a nonprofit abbreviation.

Nationwide organization opposing abortion, euthanasia and assisted suicide, which lobbies legislatures, supports candidates and coordinates affiliates in all 50 states.

Example: NRLC urged lawmakers to support a 15-week limit on abortions.

Usage notes

It was organized in 1968 and incorporated in 1973 after the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision; it describes itself as the oldest and largest national pro-life organization. It is separate from the annual March for Life in Washington. Its political action committee endorses candidates in federal races.

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