While hundreds of thousands of pro-life supporters marched through the streets of the nation’s Capital yesterday, the U.S. House passed the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act which will permanently ban the use of taxpayer funds for abortion.
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Worries about the "optics" and an insufficient rape exception has caused lawmakers to delay voting on the Pain Capable Infant Protection bill today.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Even though the Obama Administration has rescinded most of the conscience protection provisions that were in force since the end of President Bush's second term, a bill that could restore many of these provisions is scheduled for an important Committee action tomorrow.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Just days before the 38th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, lawmakers have introduced two new pro-life bills that will permanently prohibit taxpayer funding in all federal programs.
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