Ronald J. Fitzsimmons
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Ronald J. "Ron" Fitzsimmons was the Director of Government Relations for the National Abortion Rights Action League from 1982 to 1985, and the Executive Director of the National Coalition of Abortion Providers
(NCAP) from its founding in 1990 until 2004. In 1993, he was named one of the top 50 "Hired Guns" on Capitol Hill by Washingtonian
magazine.http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.archive.org%2Fweb%2F20040223211852%2Fncap.com%2Fabout_meet.html&date=2008-02-02
In 1997 he gained notoriety when he admitted that he had "lied through his teeth" when he testified to Congress about partial-birth abortion in 1995. The procedure, he said, was much more common than had been previously admitted, and "the vast majority of these abortions are performed in the 20-plus week range on healthy fetuses and healthy mothers." In his congressional testimony he had claimed that the procedure is done only when the mother's life is in jeopardy or the fetus has a medical condition that would prevent survival.http://www.nrlc.org/abortion/pba/AMAFitzimmons1997.pdf
National Coalition of Abortion Providers
The National Coalition of Abortion Providers is trade association which represents independent abortion providers in the United States. Founded in 1990, it is based in Washington, D.C..-Leadership:...
(NCAP) from its founding in 1990 until 2004. In 1993, he was named one of the top 50 "Hired Guns" on Capitol Hill by Washingtonian
Washingtonian (magazine)
Washingtonian is a monthly magazine distributed in the Washington, DC area since 1965. The magazine describes itself as "the magazine Washington lives by." The magazine's core focuses are local feature journalism, guide book-style articles, and real estate advice.-Editorial Content:Washingtonian...
magazine.http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.archive.org%2Fweb%2F20040223211852%2Fncap.com%2Fabout_meet.html&date=2008-02-02
In 1997 he gained notoriety when he admitted that he had "lied through his teeth" when he testified to Congress about partial-birth abortion in 1995. The procedure, he said, was much more common than had been previously admitted, and "the vast majority of these abortions are performed in the 20-plus week range on healthy fetuses and healthy mothers." In his congressional testimony he had claimed that the procedure is done only when the mother's life is in jeopardy or the fetus has a medical condition that would prevent survival.http://www.nrlc.org/abortion/pba/AMAFitzimmons1997.pdf
External links
- National Coalition of Abortion Providers
- So I Lied: whatever happened to the abortion lobbyist who repented?, interview in The ProgressiveThe ProgressiveThe Progressive is an American monthly magazine of politics, culture and progressivism with a pronounced liberal perspective on some issues. Known for its pacifism, it has strongly opposed military interventions, such as the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. The magazine also devotes much coverage...
, Sept. 1997 - Abortion Apostate, SlateSlate (magazine)Slate is a US-based English language online current affairs and culture magazine created in 1996 by former New Republic editor Michael Kinsley, initially under the ownership of Microsoft as part of MSN. On 21 December 2004 it was purchased by the Washington Post Company...
, March 9, 1997 - Abortion rights leader urges end to 'half truths, by Diane M. Gianelli, AMNewsAmerican Medical NewsAmerican Medical News The news and information source for physicians. Covering business, policy, public health and legal issues that impact medical practices. American Medical News offers 24 print issues each year, and 52 online editions, with fresh news added each weekday...
staff. March 3, 1997 (direct link requires subscription)