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Abortion compromise doesn't satisfy critics
WASHINGTON - A last-minute compromise that swung a half-dozen anti-abortion Democrats behind President Barack Obama's health care bill - virtually ensuring its passage - failed to placate outside activists on either side of the issue, and drew derision from Republicans.
People:John Boehner Barack Obama Activities:2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress Source:(AP)
2010-03-21
Senators reject stronger anti-abortion language
WASHINGTON - In a vote with far-reaching political implications, senators writing a health care overhaul Wednesday rejected a bid to strengthen anti-abortion provisions in the legislation -- which could reach the Senate floor in the next two weeks.
People:Kent Conrad Orrin Hatch Harry Reid Max Baucus Activities:111th Congress 2009 US Health Reform Source:(AP)
2009-09-30
Abortion opponents try harder line on ban
PUEBLO, Colo. - There's nothing subtle about the sales pitch by abortion opponents who are gathering signatures at the Colorado State Fair for a ballot measure that would give legal rights to fertilized embryos.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-09-13
Gov't insurance would allow coverage for abortion
WASHINGTON - Health care legislation before Congress would allow a new government-sponsored insurance plan to cover abortions, a decision that would affect millions of women and recast federal policy on the divisive issue.
People:Barack Obama Source:(AP)
2009-08-05
RU-486 abortion drug to be allowed in Italy
ROME - Italy has approved the use of the abortion drug RU-486, capping years of debate and defying opposition from the Vatican, which warned of immediate excommunication for doctors prescribing the pill and for women who use it.
Nations:Vatican Italy Source:(AP)
2009-08-01
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