Democratic abortion opponents say House bill could allow for govt money to end pregnanciesJuly 21st, 2009 Abortion is latest controversy in health overhaulWASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers opposed to federal funding for abortions said Tuesday the House leadership's health care bill contains a "hidden mandate" that would allow taxpayer dollars to be used to end pregnancies. It's the latest controversy to hit the health care overhaul in a week that has seen Republicans sharpen their attacks and some Democrats start to waver on President Barack Obama's top domestic priority.
NARAL ProChoice America endorses Sotomayor, citing testimony on privacy, abortion rightsJuly 21st, 2009 Abortion rights group endorses Sotomayor for courtWASHINGTON — The abortion rights group NARAL ProChoice America says it's endorsing Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. NARAL says Sotomayor's (SUHN'-ya soh-toh-my-YOR') testimony during her confirmation hearings shows President Barack Obama's first high court choice is a stronger supporter of privacy rights than either Chief Justice John Roberts or Justice Samuel Alito, the previous two nominees.
US Justice Department reviews allegations of racial discrimination at Pa. swim clubJuly 18th, 2009 Feds probe alleged discrimination at Pa. swim clubPHILADELPHIA — The U.S.
A new era of openness at Obama's Justice Department? No, just a blunderJuly 9th, 2009 Oops, Justice press aide's comment slips outWASHINGTON — Has the Justice Department taken President Barack Obama's promise of openness too far?
The dozens of reporters who receive department press releases by e-mail were suprised to get one Wednesday evening with this startling subject line:
"FEDERAL GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT ON INTERNET BOMB THREATS — good luck, this one sucked."
Eleven minutes later a corrected version was transmitted, without the editorial comment. Turns out the department wasn't evaluating its own work in public.
Anti-abortion memorial held at closed Kan. clinic after counter-demonstrators, media leaveJune 21st, 2009 Abortion opponents hold memorial at Kansas clinicWICHITA, Kan. — It took waiting eight hours, but abortion opponents succeeded in holding a memorial service Saturday at the closed clinic of slain abortion provider George Tiller.
Anti-abortion memorial moved away from closed Kan. clinic as counter demonstrations loomJune 20th, 2009 Anti-abortion vigils moved from closed Kan. clinicWICHITA, Kan.
Feds: Yonkers, NY, police dept. has confusing policies on force, sour relations with residentsJune 19th, 2009 Feds: Unclear policies on force in NY police dept.YONKERS, N.Y. — The Justice Department says a New York police department has a skittish relationship with residents and confusing policies on the use of force.
Spanish bishops urge Catholic lawmakers to vote against abortion reform billJune 18th, 2009 Spanish bishops wade into abortion fightMADRID — Spain's bishops are urging Catholic lawmakers to vote against a bill that would ease the country's abortion law. The Spanish Bishops Conference complained that legislation sponsored by the Socialist government describes abortion as a right that must be protected by the state.
Prosecutor cites possible threat in seeking higher bond for suspect in abortion provider deathJune 16th, 2009 Possible threats spur $20M bond for Tiller suspectWICHITA, Kan. — Prosecutors are taking possible threats made by the man accused of killing abortion provider George Tiller seriously.
Suspect in Kan. abortion doctor's death says 'many other similar events' planned around USJune 7th, 2009 Suspect in abortion doctor death warns of violenceWICHITA, Kan. — The man charged with murdering a high-profile abortion doctor claimed from his jail cell Sunday that similar violence was planned around the nation for as long as the procedure remained legal, a threat that comes days after a federal investigation launched into his possible accomplices.
Suspect in Kan. doctor's death says 'many other similar events' planned around USJune 7th, 2009 Suspect in Kan. doctor's death warns of violenceWICHITA, Kan.
Hundreds of mourners to attend Saturday's funeral for slain Kan. abortion providerJune 6th, 2009 Hundreds to attend funeral for slain Kan. doctorWICHITA, Kan.
Justice Dept. launches investigation into killing of Kansas abortion providerJune 5th, 2009 Feds launch probe into abortion doctor killingWASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Friday opened an investigation into the killing of Kansas abortion provider George Tiller to see whether the accused gunman had accomplices. The department will investigate possible federal crimes in connection with Dr.
Activist urges anti-abortion leaders not to flinch after abortion doctor's deathJune 1st, 2009 Doctor's murder won't stop anti-abortion activistWASHINGTON — Anti-abortion activist Randall Terry says his movement should not tone down its rhetoric despite the killing of abortion doctor George Tiller. Terry says Tiller's murder by a gunman during church services on Sunday poses a problem for abortion opponents who might feel pressure not to use highly charged language and tactics.
Anti-abortion groups fear political backlash to doctor's slaying may hurt their causeMay 31st, 2009 Abortion foes fear backlash to Tiller's slayingNEW YORK — Anti-abortion leaders are deeply worried that the Obama administration and other Democrats may try to capitalize on the slaying of Dr. George Tiller to defuse the abortion issue in upcoming Supreme Court confirmation hearings.
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