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No votes yet on parental rights bill
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Parents Right to Know Act (S. 1279/H.R. 3011)—The legislation, which has not been voted on by Congress, bars the funding of family planning programs that distribute contraceptives to underage children without parental consent.
By Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation
Bills related to ‘life’ issues await Senate action
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Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act (S. 471/H.R. 810)—The Senate is expected to vote after it reconvenes on this bill that would provide federal funds for stem cell research that destroys embryos. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Cloning, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation, National
White House advisor to be North Korean envoy
President Bush has named Jay Lefkowitz, a White House domestic policy advisor, as special envoy on human rights in North Korea. The White House announced Lefkowitz’s appointment Aug. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 15, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution
Hearings on Roberts to begin Sept. 6
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will open hearings Sept. 6 on the nomination of John Roberts to the Supreme Court.
Roberts and the 18 members of the panel are scheduled to make opening statements on the first day of the hearings. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 15, 2005
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National, Social Issues
Deadline set for ruling on ‘morning-after’ pill
The Food and Drug Administration has set September 1 as the deadline for deciding on over-the-counter (OTC) sale of a “morning-after” pill that can act as an abortifacient. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 29, 2005
Pulling of RU 486 urged after two more deaths reported
Congressional critics of RU 486 are urging its removal from the market after two previously unreported deaths were disclosed by the abortion drug’s manufacturer. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 29, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation
Roberts awaits hearings for Supreme Court
The U.S. Senate will begin hearings on John Roberts, President Bush’s nominee to the Supreme Court, Sept. 6.
Bush nominated Roberts July 19 as the replacement for Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who retired July 1 after 24 years of service. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 29, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals rejects partial birth ban
The Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act still has found no court willing to uphold its constitutionality.
A three-judge panel of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in St. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 15, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation
Bush’s nominee to Supreme Court awaited
Americans continue to await President Bush’s nominee to the Supreme Court to replace Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who retired July 1 after 24 years of service. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 15, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National
Senate confirms another appeals court judge
The U.S. Senate easily confirmed Thomas Griffith to the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals in a 73-24 vote June 14, bringing to six the number of appellate nominees approved in a three-week period. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 30, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National