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In reducing abortions, House bills diverge
Two proposals in Congress are being promoted as abortion-reduction measures, but one actually would increase the number of unborn children killed by the procedure in the United States, according to major pro-life organizations. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 21, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Citizenship, Legislation
Pro-lifers: Both Ryan & his bill not pro-life
Several evangelical Christian leaders who oppose abortion have endorsed an abortion-reduction bill sponsored by a “pro-life” congressman when, in reality, neither the legislation nor the lawmaker fit those descriptions, according to the country’s major pro-life organizations. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 21, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Citizenship, Legislation
Obama silent about provisions for abortion
The Obama administration has initiated an effort to dispel what it describes as “wild rumors” about health-care reform, but, perhaps tellingly, it does not seek to deny that current congressional proposals will result in government funding of abortion. more »
By staff - Aug 11, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, End-of-Life Issues, Citizenship, Healthcare, Legislation
ERLC analysis says House health care bill ‘dangerous’
The health-care reform bill making its way through the U.S. House of Representatives “is extremely dangerous legislation to the health and wellbeing of most Americans” for a variety of reasons, the Southern Baptist Convention’s ethics entity says. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 8, 2009 - (3)
Topic: Life, Abortion, End-of-Life Issues, Citizenship, Healthcare, Legislation
The Ryan-DeLauro Bill: A Phony Means to Reduce Abortions
There has been much discussion about finding common ground on reducing the number of abortions. The Ryan-DeLauro bill (H.R. 3312) is one proposal in Congress being trumpeted by its sponsors as a means to reach this common ground between those who are pro-choice and others who are pro-life. more »
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Citizenship, Legislation
LIFE DIGEST: RU 486 death toll for women at 29
Use of the abortion drug RU 486 has resulted in the deaths of 29 women worldwide, according to a new report.
Exeglyn, the European manufacturer of RU 486, reported the total, which is more than twice the previous estimate, to the Italian Pharmaceuticals Agency (AIFA), LifeNews.com said in a July 31 article based on news media sources. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 4, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Citizenship, Healthcare, Legislation, National
House panel nixes another pro-life effort on health care
A U.S. House of Representatives committee turned back another pro-life effort Friday to exclude abortion funding from health care reform legislation before approving the overall measure. more »
By staff - Aug 4, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Healthcare, Legislation
Democrats block pro-life effort on health care bill
A U.S. House of Representatives committee protected abortion services in a proposed government health-care plan Thursday in a turn of events that saw it first approve, then defeat an amendment to prevent required coverage of the lethal procedure. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 31, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation
Senate, House to negotiate gay hate crimes
The U.S. Senate has approved military-related legislation that includes language expanding hate crimes protections to include homosexuals and transgendered people, sending the bill to a House-Senate conference committee. more »
By staff - Jul 27, 2009
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
Land: critical time on health care reform
The delay in congressional action on health-care reform provides pro-life Americans and others with a timely opportunity to affect the controversial legislation, Southern Baptist public policy specialist Richard Land said July 24. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 24, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Healthcare, Legislation