U.S. Bishops Want Abortion Removed from Defense Bill

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is calling upon the Senate to remove an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would authorize the performance of elective abortions in military hospitals in the U.S. and abroad.

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Kagan Stumbles During Partial Birth Abortion Questioning

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist

Supreme Court Justice nominee Elena Kagan stumbled yesterday when questioned about her role in doctoring a critical statement from a medical group in the partial birth abortion debate. Her less than convincing answers may cost her some votes.

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