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Democrats For Life of America (DFLA) is a sub-group of the Democratic Party in U.S. politics, which describes itself as "the preeminent national organization for pro-life Democrats."<ref name=aboutus>Democrats For Life of America. About Us. http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45&Itemid=49</ref>
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== Beliefs ==
DFLA's core principle as stated on its about page is belief in "the fundamental worth, dignity, and equality of all people" and  "that the protection of human life is the foundation of human rights, authentic freedom, and good government".<ref name=aboutus />
 
As a result of this, DFLA's stated beliefs include opposition to abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, embryonic stem cell research, poverty, genocide, and "all other injustices that directly and indirectly threaten human life." The organization also states opposition to tyranny, terrorism, genocide, the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction, human trafficking, and "all other unjust acts of violence and aggression."<ref name=aboutus /> 
=== Consistent Life Ethic ===
DFLA considers itself a member of the organization, Consistent Life, previously known as the Seamless Garment Network.<ref name=doncaz>Day, K. (2008, April 22). DFLA Endorses Don Cazayoux in Special Election. http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=348&catid=25&Itemid=223<ref>Consistent Life. Member Organizations. http://www.consistent-life.org/members.html.
 
In 2007, the president of Consistent Life, Bill Samuel,<ref>Consistent Life. Ethic Speakers. http://wsamuel.bravejournal.com/entry/22962</ref> was chosen to be the lead speaker for DFLA's annual conference.<ref>Samuel, B. (2007, June 20). Bill Samuel's Web Journal. Consistent Life Ethic Remarks to DFLA. http://wsamuel.bravejournal.com/entry/22962</ref>
 
== Members of Congress==
 
* [[Dan Boren]], Representative of Oklahoma's 2nd district<ref name=dflaletter1>Offner, O. Pro-life Democrats Warn Pelosi over Health Care Bill. http://townhall.com/tipsheet/oliviaoffner/2009/07/02/pro-life_democrats_warn_pelosi_over_health_care_bill</ref>
* [[Jerry Costello]], Representative of Illinois' 12th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Tim Holden]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 17th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Marcy Kaptur]], Representative of Ohio's 9th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Mike McIntyre]], Representative of North Carolina's 7th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Collin Peterson]], Representative of Minnesota's 7th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Heath Shuler]], Representative of North Carolina's 11th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
 
* [[Mary Landrieu]], Senator of Louisiana
 
=== Past Members of Congress ===
 
* [[Bobby Bright]], Representative of Alabama's 2nd district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Don Cazayoux]], Representative of Louisiana's 6th district<ref name=doncaz />
* [[Travis Childers]], Representative of Mississippi's 1st district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Kathy Dahlkemper]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 3rd district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Lincoln Davis]], Representative of Tennessee's 4th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Steve Driehaus]], Representative of Ohio's 1st district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Paul Kanjorski]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 11th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Charlie Melancon]], Representative of Louisiana's 3rd district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[John Murtha]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 12th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Jim Oberstar]], Representative of Minnesota's 8th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Solomon Ortiz]], Representative of Texas' 27th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Bart Stupak]], Representative of Michigan's 1st district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Gene Taylor]], Representative of Mississippi's 4th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
 
* [[Bob Casey]], Senator of Pennsylvania<ref name=dflaletter1 />

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