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Parkinson Expected to Make First Abortion Related DecisionMark Parkinson is expected to make his first decision about an abortion measure this week, when he takes up the Legislature's budget-balancing bill. Read More... |
Vatican: Obama seeks "common ground" on abortion
AP via Yahoo! NewsThe Vatican said Monday that President Barack Obama was clearly looking for some common ground with his speech at the University of Notre Dame about abortion.
Abortion poll shows shift in U.S. attitudes
The Durango HeraldNEW YORK - A Gallup Poll released Friday found that 51 percent of Americans now call themselves pro-life rather than pro-choice on the issue of abortion, the first time more than 50 percent gave that answer in the 15 years that Gallup has asked the question.
Nebraska senators advance abortion ultrasound measure
Lincoln Journal StarAfter five hours of intense debate, state senators gave overwhelming 37-5 first-round approval Thursday to this year’s anti-abortion bill, a measure that will require abortion clinics to offer women a chance to see ultrasounds before having abortions.
Obama Fails to Immediately Sign Abortion Bill
Fox NewsPresident Obama made clear on Wednesday that a controversial abortion rights law is not among his top priorities, despite a campaign promise to make signing the controversial abortion bill his first act in office.
Anti-abortion activist Randall Terry arrested at Notre Dame
Boston HeraldSOUTH BEND, Ind. - Anti-abortion activist Randall Terry has been arrested while protesting against President Barack Obama's upcoming commencement speech at the University...
At Notre Dame, Obama delves into abortion debate
AP via Yahoo! NewsFacing protests and controversy, President Barack Obama pressed for a change in tone in the nation's divisive debate over abortion.
US abortion views shift, majority are 'pro-life'
AFP via Yahoo! NewsUS opinion on abortion has shifted with, for the first time in nearly 15 years, a narrow 51-percent majority identifying themselves as "pro-life," according to a new Gallup poll published Friday.
Alaska gov. supports abortion consent initiative
AP via Yahoo! NewsGov. Sarah Palin says she'll sign a petition aimed at letting Alaska voters decide whether girls under 18 should be required to notify their parents before getting abortions.
Obama Calls for 'Common Ground' on Abortion Debate
The Online NewsHourIn his commencement speech at Notre Dame University, President Obama urged those on both sides of the abortion debate to seek "common ground" in dialogue on the divisive topic. Analysts examine public opinion on the abortion issue.
Mark Joseph: Obama's Lack of Leadership on Abortion Means His Impact Won't Match Reagan's Or Roosevelt's
The Huffington PostPresident Obama's Notre Dame speech-a plea for reconciliation, and a request that both sides in the abortion debate respect each other and work to limit...