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First reported 17 hours ago - Updated 5 hours ago - 7 reports

Trent Franks

House 20-Week Abortion Ban Hearing a ‘Farce,’ Says Leading Democrat

A subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing Thursday on a bill that would impose an unconstitutional nationwide ban on abortions after 20 weeks post-fertilization. Four witnesses sat at the table during that hearing, but there was really ... [Published RHRealityCheck - 5 hours ago]

Entities: Abortion, Trent Franks, Willie Parker, Jerrold Nadler

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated 12 hours ago - 6 reports

FIRST-PERSON: A reminder of abortion's inhumanity

DALLAS (BP) -- The gruesome trial of Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell has ended. He'll spend his life behind bars for murdering newborns not quite killed in abortion.He called his filthy clinic the Women's Medical Society, a respectable sounding ... [Published SBC Baptist News - 12 hours ago]

Entities: Abortion, Kermit Gosnell, Pro-Choice, Baptist

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated 14 hours ago - 7 reports

Republican Party (US)

At conclusion of Iowa’s legislative session, lawmakers tout big, bipartisan accomplishments

The Iowa House’s adjournment on Thursday morning ended a legislative session in which Democrats and Republicans came together to pass several pieces of high-profile and long-sought public policy.An expansion of health care for low income Iowans. A vast ... [Published Des Moines Register - 15 hours ago]

Entities: Kraig Paulsen, Republican Party (US), Health Care, Kevin McCarthy, Abortion

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated 16 hours ago - 3 reports

Salvadoran abortion debate centers on woman

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (CNN) -A 22-year-old woman in El Salvador, pregnant and suffering from illnesses, has become a flashpoint in the country's debate on abortion.The life of the woman, known only as "Beatriz," is in danger if the pregnancy goes ... [Published Channel4000 - 16 hours ago]

Entities: Abortion, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, El Salvador

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated 18 hours ago - 7 reports

Amnesty International

Amnesty global report says Syria failed by international community

The international community is failing millions of people forced to flee their homes by conflict, particularly in Syria, Amnesty International said today as it launched its annual review of the state of the world’s human rights (23 May).Amnesty International’s ... [Published Amnesty International Irish Section - 18 hours ago]

Entities: Colm O Gorman, Ireland, Amnesty International, Syria

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated 21 hours ago - 14 reports

Charges Filed Against Late-Term Abortion Nurse Who Overdosed Patients

Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning has filed charges against a nurse who works for late-term abortion practitioner LeRoy Carhart.The charges follow the conviction of late-term abortion practitioner Kermit Gosnell, who killed babies in gruesome abortion-infanticide ... [Published LifeNews.com - 21 hours ago]

Entities: Abortion, Leroy Carhart, Jon Bruning

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 3 reports

2 Washington State Heath Care Insurers Adding Abortion to Plans

OLYMPIA, Wash - Two insurance companies who filed to compete in Washington state's health care exchange are changing their coverage.Initially, neither company's proposed plans did not provide abortion coverage.Stephanie Marquis with the Washington state ... [Published KNDO KNDU - May 23 2013]

Entities: Abortion, Kaiser Fndtn Health Plan Inc, Olympia (United States)

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 15 reports

Michigan Anti-Choice Lobbyist Likens Abortion Riders to Flood Insurance

Michigan lawmakers are considering an initiative that would force people to purchase a separate rider if they want their insurance plans to cover abortion, even for medically indicated abortions and for people who get pregnant from rape. It’s a drastically ... [Published RHRealityCheck - May 23 2013]

Entities: Abortion, Groen!, Rape

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 5 reports

Bipolar Woman Wins High Court Battle for Right to Have Abortion

A pregnant woman with severe mental health problems is expected to have an abortion today after a High Court judge ruled that she was capable of making the decision.The 37-year-old, who is almost 23 weeks pregnant and has bipolar disorder, said she would ... [Published HighBeam Research - May 22 2013]

Entities: Abortion, Pregnancy, High Court Judge, Bipolar Disorder

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 6 reports

House Republicans promote 20-week abortion ban

WASHINGTON — House Republican who oppose abortion promoted legislation Wednesday that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.These Republicans want to move ahead despite recent court decisions that have struck down similar state laws. The GOP ... [Published Pottsdown Mercury - May 22 2013]

Entities: Abortion, Trent Franks, Republican Party (US)

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 23 reports

Judge likens abortions to executions

But sides with panel to strike down Arizona lawPublished: 10 mins ago(SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE) A federal appeals court that included an ardent opponent of abortion struck down Arizona’s ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy Tuesday, citing 40 years ... [Published WorldNetDaily - May 22 2013]

Entities: Abortion, San Francisco (United States), Supreme Court

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 5 reports

Legislation targets new Planned Parenthood Clinic

"NOLA Needs Peace" and others are fighting a new planned parenthood clinic going up on South Claiborne Avenue near Napoleon.Photos"NOLA Needs Peace" and others are fighting a new planned parenthood clinic going up on South Claiborne Avenue near Napol ... [Published WDSU New Orleans - May 22 2013]

Entities: Planned Parenthood, Abortion, government agencies, Social Welfare

Quotes

Higher emissions linked to coal-fired power plants in Texas and other states ( Houston Chronicle ): "After years of declining greenhouse gas emissions, Texas and other states reported sharply higher levels of carbon dioxide in 2012 as electric generating plants began to use more coal when natural gas prices began to rise, according to a study released Thursday."

The Brief: May 24, 2013 [Published The Texas Tribune - 28 mins ago]

"The accused was observed having a perfectly good time socialising, drinking, dancing. She was her normal self. His address took two days to deliver. Lanes counsel then attempted to dismiss the Crowns contentions. Justice Whealy reminded the jury that telling lies was not evidence of murder."

Meet the women who kill [Published Adelaide Now - 36 mins ago]

..." The penal code also states that this section should not apply if "the act was committed by a holder of a physician’s and surgeon’s certificate, as defined in the Business and Professions Code in a case where, to a medical certainty, the result of childbirth would be death of the mother of the fetus or where her death from childbirth, although not medically certain, would be substantially certain or more likely than not."

Abortion should be illegal [Published Santa Clarita Valley Signal - 37 mins ago]

On the other hand, he said he is "very happy that the Catholic Church is willing to dialogue with the Jews."

Jewish-Catholic relations improving [Published Jewish News of Greater Phoenix - 57 mins ago]

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The Brief: May 24, 2013 [Published The Texas Tribune - 28 mins ago]
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Tyndale wins against abortion mandate [Published Florida Baptist Witness - 1 hour ago]
Dewhurst wants special session on failed GOP bills [Published Bryan-College Station Eagle - 1 hour ago]
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Phaneesh Murthy "pressured" to abort pregnancy ... [Published KeralaNext.com - 2 hours ago]
Vatican representative: Doctor and patient shou... [Published Belta - 2 hours ago]
The effect of redefining marriage [Published Catholic Spirit, Diocese of St Paul - 2 hours ago]
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Sisters deserve support [Published Fresno Bee - 2 hours ago]
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Hearing the real Kevin Cramer [Published Bismarck Tribune - 2 hours ago]
Cardinal: women should stay at home and breed [Published The Local Germany - 2 hours ago]
Why iGate may have to pay the price for Phanees... [Published Firstpost.com - 3 hours ago]
Denver archbishop calls for end to Colo. death ... [Published Catholic World Report - 3 hours ago]
What would we lose by legalising euthanasia? [Published ABC Online - 3 hours ago]

Blogs

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A Memorial Day Weekend Reflection on Political ... [Published The Reality-Based Community - 3 hours ago] Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Do you think you have a good political memory? Try this little five question quiz. Which US President dramatically cut federal criminal penalties for marijuana possession, was a forceful advocate for expanded food stamps ...
Republican congressman fined $500 over sexual m... [Published Raw Story - 7 hours ago] Topics: DesJarlais ♦ Scott DesJarlais ♦ Tennessee Board of Medical ExaminersLike Raw Story on FacebookRep. Scott DesJarlais (R-TN) was fined on Thursday in connection to inappropriate sexual affairs with his patients.Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners ...
In Case You Thought a Doctor Who Acknowledges S... [Published Women's Health News - 9 hours ago] In a few previous round-up posts, I mentioned the case of Scott DesJarlais , anti-abortion Tennessee Republican who, as a physician, had sex with some of his female patients and recorded himself pressuring one to get an abortion . The Tennessee ...
Family medicine residents need to learn reprodu... [Published KevinMD.com - 12 hours ago] Jennifer was one of my first patients as a new doctor, and she came to see me about an unintended pregnancy. A single mom to a rambunctious 5-year-old girl, Jennifer was struggling economically and battling depression. We talked about the options available ...
Republican Arizona Rep. claims anti-choice move... [Published Raw Story - 14 hours ago] Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ) held a hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice on Thuesday to consider a bill that would institute a 20-week abortion ban in Washington, D.C., just days after a federal appeals court declared ...

Audio/Video

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Rep. Fleming on Stopping Abortion (Full Remarks) [Published Rep. John Fleming - YouTube Channel - May 22 2013]
Rep. Fleming on Stopping Abortion [Published Rep. John Fleming - YouTube Channel - May 22 2013]
Man Tricks Girlfriend Into Getting Abortion [Published The Young Turks - YouTube - May 18 2013]
Opinion: Dr. Evil [Published WSJ.com Video - Digits - May 16 2013]
Philadelphia abortion doctor gets three life se... [Published Reuters Video: Top News - May 15 2013]

Press Releases

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Dr. Richard Ruhling Issues Warning Regarding Im... [Published PR inside - 19 hours ago]
AUL Condemns 9th Circuit Ruling Regarding Arizo... [Published PR Newswire: General Business - May 22 2013]
Diclegis® Now Available Nationwide To Treat Pre... [Published PR Newswire - May 21 2013]
Personhood USA: Gosnell is GUILTY of same crime... [Published PR Newswire - May 13 2013]
AUL Says Gosnell Trial A Cautionary Tale for Ne... [Published PR Newswire: Policy & Public Interest - May 13 2013]