Christian Leaders Release Manhattan Declaration for Pro-Life, Conscience Rights
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A list of 149 Christian and pro-family leaders, reading like a who's who of the pro-life movement, have signed onto the Manhattan Declaration, a new statement declaring that pro-life advocates deserve conscience rights when it comes to abortion, bioethics and other issues.
Manhattan Declaration: A Pro-Life Call of Christian Conscience on Abortion, Liberty
Christians are heirs of a 2,000-year tradition of proclaiming God’s word, seeking justice in our societies, resisting tyranny, and reaching out with compassion to the poor, oppressed and suffering.
Catholic Bishops: Pro-Abortion Senate Health Care Bill "Worst We've Seen Yet"
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-life spokesman for the nation's Catholic bishops doesn't mince words today an interview about the new Harry Reid health care bill in the Senate that contains massive abortion funding. The bishops have taken a consistent pro-life stance against using government money for abortions and they say this bill is no exception when it comes to that problem.
President Obama Again Attacks Stupak Amdt, Backs Pro-Abortion Senate Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- During an interview with Fox News, President Barack Obama again condemned the Stupak amendment added to the House health care bill to stop abortion funding. Meanwhile, the Obama administration says the president supports the new Senate health care bill that contains massive abortion subsidies.
Senate's First Health Care Vote Saturday, Pro-Life Democrat Holds Abortion Key
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson is the most consistent pro-life Democrat in the U.S. Senate and he may hold the key to the outcome of the pro-abortion health care bill. The Senate is expected to cast its first vote Saturday and Nelson indicated today he may join Republicans in filibustering.
Senate Confirms David Hamilton, Obama's First Pro-Abortion Judicial Nominee
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Senate voted today 59-39 to confirm a pro-abortion federal judge President Barack Obama appointed to become a new appeals court justice. David Hamilton, of Indiana, is the first pro-abortion judge Obama selected, but he was held up for months because of his extreme views.
Abortion Advocates NARAL, Boxer, DeGette Love New Harry Reid Health Care Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- NARAL and Senator Barbara Boxer, the leader of the pro-abortion activist contingent in the Senate, have issued statements today saying they love the new health care bill Harry Reid introduced yesterday. That pits abortion proponents against pro-life advocates who are squarely against the bill.
Another Poll Shows Majority Oppose Abortion Funding in Health Care Legislation
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Another poll this week is showing that a majority of Americans oppose including government funding of abortions in the Congressional health care legislation. The poll also shows that the pro-life perspective is critical as a majority of opponents of the health care reform bills cite abortion as a critical concern.
Lawmaker, Women's Group Challenges Pro-Life Democrats on Senate Health Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With just 40 votes in the Senate with which to stop the pro-abortion health care reform bill Harry Reid unveiled yesterday, Republicans need at least one vote from Democrats to stop the introduction of the bill on a Motion to Proceed vote that will take place on Friday or, more likely, Saturday.
Reid's Senate Health Care Bill Contains Monthly Abortion Premium for Taxpayers
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- House Republican Leader John Boehner says the new health care bill Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid unveiled yesterday contains a monthly abortion premium that taxpayers will be forced to pay. His analysis follows that of pro-life groups that say the bill contains massive abortion funding.
President Barack Obama's Approval Ratings Reach New Lows in New Polling
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With an aggressive pro-abortion agenda and spending his time lobbying for government-run health care bills that would force taxpayers to fund abortions, President Barack Obama is seeing his approval ratings dip to their lowest levels in two new polls.
Pro-Life Groups: Reid's Senate Health Care Bill Contains Massive Abortion Funding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Two leading pro-life organizations that have analyzed the new 2,000-page government-run health care bill released by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid late yesterday say the legislation contains massive abortion funding and a fake amendment that does not truly ban it.
Reid's Senate Heath Care Bill Has No Stupak Amendment to Ban Abortion Funding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has released the text of his new government-run health care bill to members of the Democratic Party. The new measure reportedly does not contain the Stupak amendment found in the House version that bans virtually all abortion funding.
Details of Senate Health Care Bill Coming, First Vote to Debate Likely Saturday
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The details of the Senate version of the government-run health care bill are coming soon and the measure, which will likely include massive abortion funding as well as end-of-life and rationing concerns, was unveiled to Senate Democrats late this afternoon.
Pro-Abortion Leader Claims Pro-Life Democrats Will Oppose Stupak Next Time
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The House of Representatives will have one more chance to vote on a government-run health care bill and, when it does, the pro-abortion leader there says fewer pro-life Democrats will support the Stupak amendment that removes virtually all abortion funding from the bill.
Catholic Bishops Discuss Helping Colleges Stick With Church's Pro-Life Teachings
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The nation's Catholic bishops are having their semi-annual meeting in Baltimore this week and one topic they are addressing has been prominent on the minds of pro-life Catholics. That's the relationship between Catholic colleges and universities and the church's pro-life teachings.
Pro-Life Democrats Group Says Nelson, Casey Still Support Abortion Funding Ban
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Several mainstream media web sites in the last 48 hours have suggested that Sens. Ben Nelson and Bob Casey, the only Democrats in the Senate to call themselves pro-life, are backing down on supporting a ban on taxpayer funding of abortions such as the Stupak amendment.
CNN Poll: 61% Oppose Tax-Funded Abortions, 63% Oppose All or Most Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- As Congress remains embroiled in a massive debate over whether to force Americans to pay for abortions through the new government-run health care programs, a new CNN poll finds 61 percent oppose government funding abortions with public dollars.
Senate Allows Vote on Nomination of Pro-Abortion Obama Judge David Hamilton
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Senate successfully ended debate on President Barack Obama's first pro-abortion judge, appeals court nominee David Hamilton. On a 70-29 vote, lawmakers voted to stop debate and allow a vote on his confirmation and they are expected to complete the voting process on Wednesday.
Orrin Hatch Will Sponsor Amendment to Cut Abortion Funding in Health Care Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Senator Orrin Hatch hopes the third time is a charm when he becomes the official sponsor of the amendment in the Senate to cut abortion funding from the government-run health care bill. Hatch floated two amendments in the two committees that considered the bill but both were defeated.
Fake Amendment Not Banning Abortion Funding Could Lead to Health Care Bill OK
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In the lead up to the vote on the Stupak amendment and the House government-run health care bill, pro-life advocates spotlighted a fake amendment. The Ellsworth amendment came up as a potential compromise to get Nancy Pelosi enough votes for the bill without banning abortion funding.
Cardnial Daniel DiNardo to Become Head of Catholic Bishop's Pro-Life Office
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, the Archbishop of Galveston-Houston and the first Cardinal elevated from the Southern United States, is slated to become the next head of the pro-life office at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The position has seen an increased importance in the abortion-health care debate.
Senator: Pro-Life Side Lacks Votes to Stop Abortion Funding in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-abortion lawmaker says the pro-life side in the Senate does not have enough votes to add a Stupak-type amendment to the Senate government-run health care bill. Sen. Sherrod Brown's comments follow a similar LifeNews.com analysis and make it appear pro-life groups will need to oppose the bill.
Senate Democrats Nelson, Casey Backing Down on Abortion, Health Care Battle
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- If the pro-life movement has any chance of stopping abortion funding in the Senate version of the health care bill, they need Democratic Sens. Ben Nelson and Bob Casey to help lead the fight. While they have either voted for abortion limits or said they would do so, their recent statements show a backing down.
Congressman Stupak: If Obama Removes Abortion Funding Ban, Health Care Dies
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Congressman Bart Stupak, whose amendment to ban abortion funding from the House health care bill, has seen President Barack Obama's call and raised him. He says if Obama makes good on his threat to remove the ban in conference committee that he will effectively kill the health care bill.
Angry Activists Mobilizing to Keep Abortion in Health Care, Pro-Lifers Worried
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Angry and upset that the House-approved health care bill contains the Stupak amendment to ban virtually all abortion funding, pro-abortion activists have mobilized for a protest day on December 2 at Congress that could see tens of thousands of people attend. That has pro-life advocates worried.
Senate to Vote on Pro-Abortion Obama Pick David Hamilton if Filibuster Stopped
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Senate will hold a vote Tuesday on the nomination of pro-abortion federal judge David Hamilton to become an appeals court judge. But that won't happen if pro-life Sen. Jeff Sessions is successful in his filibuster of President Barack Obama's first judicial pick.
First Senate Vote on Pro-Abortion Health Care Bill Pushed Back to Late This Week
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The first vote on the Senate version of the government-run health care bill, which is expected to include massive abortion funding, has been pushed back to later in the week. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will need 60 votes for his Motion to Proceed, which will begin the health care debate in the Senate.
Sarah Palin on Oprah: Not Focusing on 2012, Discusses Daughter's Pregnancy
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Sarah Palin's much-ballyhooed previously-taped appeared on Oprah finally took place on Monday. During her visit with the popular talk show host, Palin said she is not focusing on 2012 and she talked about the handling of her daughter's pregnancy during the 2008 president campaign.
Activists Sending Coat Hangers to Congress for Abortion Funding in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Borrowing a page from the playbook of pro-abortion members of Congress who recently used the myth of illegal back alley abortions to oppose the Stupak amendment, grassroots pro-abortion activists are sending coat hangers to Congress to urge taxpayer funding of abortion in the health care bills.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi Complains Abortion Funding About Killing Health Care Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In a Friday speech, Speaker Nancy Pelosi revisited the abortion funding battle that took place in the House before debate on the government-run health care bill. She complained that pro-life advocates who want to stop abortion funding in health care really just want to defeat the legislation itself.
New Polls Show More Americans Don't Want Government-Run Health Care Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new Gallup poll shows more Americans don't want government-run health care, which will likely end up funding abortions. More Americans now say it is not the federal government's responsibility to make sure all Americans have healthcare coverage (50%) than say it is (47%).
Senate Health Care Bill Will Likely Fund Abortions, Stupak Amdt Would be Killed
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Senate is gearing up this week for what will likely be its first battle on a government-run health care bill that is expected to fund abortions. As the first vote comes, analysis from one top pro-life lobbyist makes it clear a Stupak-type amendment has little chance once a vote to allow debate takes place.
Obama Will Remove Abortion Funding Ban From Health Care Bill, Advisor Says
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Top Obama advisor David Axelrod on Sunday confirmed what pro-life advocates already suspected would happen. He said President Barack Obama will work with congressional Democrats to remove the abortion funding ban the House approved in its version of the government-run health care bill.
Planned Parenthood Organizing December 2 Pro-Abortion Funding Lobbying Day
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Top pro-abortion groups are planning a national lobbying day for December 2nd that will see thousands of angry abortion activists filling the halls of the House and Senate asking lawmakers to force Americans to pay for abortions under the government-run health care bills.
Members of Congress Claim Back Alley Abortions Will Happen Without Tax Funds
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- To hear pro-abortion members of Congress tell the story last weekend, women will head to the back alleys to have abortions unless they can get taxpayer funding for their abortions. Those were the unfounded claims presented during the House debate on the Stupak amendment.
Republican Party Drops Employee Insurance Plan Allowing Rare Abortion Coverage
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With members of its party unanimously opposing abortion funding in the government-run health care bill in the House, the national Republican Party has moved to drop an employee insurance plan that allows coverage of abortion.
Pro-Abortion Group Launches New Ad Supporting Abortion Funding in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Responding to the passage of a government-run health are bill in the House that contains the Stupak amendment to stop massive abortion funding, one of the heavy hitters in the pro-abortion movement has released a new commercial calling for it to be removed.
Pro-Life Group Challenges Harry Reid on No Abortion in Health Care Promise
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-life women's group is challenging Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on his promise this week that the health care bill he unveils next week will not contain abortion funding. The Susan B. Anthony List notes how Reid has changed from a pro-life to a mixed voting record on abortion issues.
Former Pro-Abortion Leaders Threaten Democratic Party Revolt Over Stupak Amdt
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Two former leaders of major pro-abortion organizations write in an opinion column in the New York Times today that the Democratic Party could face an internal revolt from abortion advocates upset that Speaker Nancy Pelosi and party leaders in the House allowed a vote on the Stupak amendment.
Abortion Advocates Team Up With Labor Gay Groups For Abortion in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Passage of the Stupak amendment in the House health care bill has riled abortion backers and they are pulling out all the stops to remove it or defeat the bill. Top pro-abortion activist groups are so worried about the pro-life measure they are enlisting help from labor unions and gay rights organizations.
Stupak Warns Abortion Advocates Not to Remove Amendment From Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Bart Stupak is now a household name thanks to the amendment he sponsored to the House health care bill that bears his moniker. The House approved his amendment to de-fund abortions in the government-run health care program and he is warning abortion advocates not to remove it.
Lawmakers Won't Say if They Signed Letter for Abortion Funding in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In response to passage of the Stupak amendment preventing abortion funding in the House health care bill, 40 pro-abortion lawmakers signed a letter saying they won't vote for the final bill if the amendment remains. Now, the sponsor of the letter won't reveal the names of those members of Congress.
Abortion Advocate: Senate Has Votes to Block Stupak Amendment, Could Kill Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A different scenario could play out when the Senate considers its version of the government-run health care bill. The House approved its version of the legislation only after adding the pro-life Stupak amendment to make sure it did not funds abortions, but the Senate may not have enough votes for a similar amendment.
Senate Will Vote on Obama Pro-Abortion Judicial Pick David Hamilton Next Week
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Senate will finally hold a vote on pro-abortion appeals court nominee David Hamilton, the first person President Barack Obama nominated for any court vacancy. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will call for a vote next week on the pro-abortion 7th Circuit Court of Appeals nominee.
Harry Reid Promises No Abortion Funding in Health Care, Senate Battle Next Week
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said today that there will be no abortion funding in the Senate version of the health care reform bill. Meanwhile, the Senate is expected to begin its battle on the government-run health care bill as soon as Monday once Reid unveils the final legislation.
Media PolitiFact Web Site: Obama, Abortion Advocates Misrepresent Stupak Amdt
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A media web site that serves as a watchdog for the claims made by politicians and political groups say abortion advocates are misrepresenting the Stupak amendment when they say it would prohibit women from paying for abortions with their own money in their own insurance plans.
Senate Battle on Pro-Abortion Health Care Reform Bill Could Start Monday
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Senate could begin consideration of its pro-abortion, government-run health care bill as soon as Monday, once Senate leader Harry Reid gets the financial numbers on the cost of the legislation. The debate sets up another battle over abortion funding as pro-life advocates continue fighting against it.
Obama Wants to Weaken Abortion Funding Ban in Health Care Reform Legislation
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In an interview on Monday, President Barack Obama refused to support an amendment in the health care bill that would ban taxpayer funding of abortions. Obama said he didn't want to change the "status quo" on abortion and added there is "more work to do" on the bill.
Ben Nelson May Become the Stupak of the Senate on Abortion and Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Senate has never had the same percentage of pro-life Democrats as the House and the only committed pro-life advocate with the record to match his rhetoric is Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson. His representative confirmed today that Nelson could become the Senate version of Rep. Bart Stupak -- a Democrat defying his party on abortion funding.
Obama Spokesman Won't Say if He Supports Abortion Funding Ban in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Top Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs twice misled the public before the Stupak vote by wrongly saying the Hyde amendment would prohibit abortion funding in the health care bill. Now the White House spokesman refuses to say whether pro-abortion President Barack Obama backs the pro-life Stupak amendment.
Abortion Advocates Turn on Each Other in Civil War After Stupak Amendment Vote
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Abortion advocates are turning on each other in the wake of the House vote on the Stupak amendment that saw massive abortion funding stripped from the health care bill. Abortion advocates are upset with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her top lieutenants while grassroots abortion activists are companying about the leadership at Planned Parenthood and NARAL.
Senate Democrats Will Have to Face Abortion-Health Care Issue After Stupak Vote
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Senate Democrats will have to face the issue of abortion funding in health care now that the House has signed off on the Stupak amendment that removes it. The bill the Senate eventually considers that combines the Baucus and Kennedy measures includes abortion funding as did the House version.
Abortion Advocates Gathering Votes to Defeat Health Care Bill With Stupak Added
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The vote for the Stupak has produced a debate within the pro-life movement on whether the health care bill could have been defeated without it. But the pro-abortion reaction to adding Stupak is so strong that pro-abortion zealots are threatening to torpedo the health care bill as a result.
Pro-Life Groups Applaud Passage of Stupak Amendment to Stop Abortion Funding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Several top pro-life organizations hailed last night's vote for the Stupak amendment to stop abortion funding in the government-run health care bill the House approved last night. They said the vote was just the first step of many in making sure Congress doesn't create new programs to fund abortions.
Pro-Abortion Groups Upset by Stupak, Oppose Health Care Bill, Lobbying Obama
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In the fallout from yesterday's votes on the government-run health care reform bill and the Stupak amendment to remove abortion funding from it, pro-abortion groups are angry and upset. They promise to press Democrats in the House and Senate to remove Stupak and say they will oppose the bill if not.
Health Care Bill Gets House Approval, Abortion Funding Battle Shifts to Senate
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The health care bill in Congress received its first favorable vote in a chamber of Congress on virtually a very narrow vote Saturday night. Passage of the legislation came after lawmakers voted for the Stupak amendment to remove abortion funding from the legislation
House Passes Stupak Amendment to Remove Abortion Funding From Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The House approved an amendment Saturday night to the government-run health care reform bill that would strip abortion funding from it. An amendment from pro-life Rep. Bart Stupak received a 240 to 194 vote with a handful of members voting present.
Pro-Life Advocates Upset Republicans May Vote Present on Stupak Amendment
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A handful of pro-life Republicans in Congress have a difference of opinion on legislative strategy and it has produced a friction that has blossomed during the debate on the pro-abortion health care bill. The difference concerns whether the Stupak Amendment could result in helping the health care bill.
Democrats Won't Commit to Keeping Stupak Amendment to Stop Abortion Funding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Leading House Democrats are refusing to give pro-life lawmakers any guarantee that they will keep the Stupak amendment that cuts off abortion funding in the health care bill in later versions of the legislation should the House approve it.
Catholic Bishops Urge Support for Stupak Amendment, Endorse Health Care Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The nation's Catholic bishops are urging support for the Stupak amendment that would ban abortion funding in the health care reform bill, HR 3962, and say they will endorse the measure if it is added. The bishops initial opposition to the bill without the amendment has been cited as the main reason for allowing a vote on it.
Pro-Abortion Groups Issue Alerts to Oppose Pro-Life Stupak Health Care Amdt
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Abortion advocates have reacted angrily to the allowance of a vote today on the Stupak amendment, which would prohibit abortion funding under RH 3962, the health care reform bill. They are calling on lawmakers to reject the amendment and force Americans to fund hundreds of thousands of abortions.
House OKs Vote on Stupak Amendment to Cut Abortion Funding From Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In a surprise move after hours of tumultuous negotiations, the House Rules Committee, very early Saturday morning, approved rules for debate on the pro-abortion health care bill. Although it appeared Speaker Nancy Pelosi would deny one, it allows a vote on an amendment to remove abortion funding.
Pro-Life Doctors Release Video: Pro-Abortion health Care Bill to Cause Shortage
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A group of pro-life doctors and a coalition of pro-life groups are challenging the American Medical Associations endorsement of the pro-abortion health care bill in the House. They say the bill not only pays for abortions with government funds but fails to offer full conscience protection.
Bishops Call on House Leaders to Allow Amendment to Stop Abortion in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In its fourth letter to members of Congress in recent weeks an the health care bills and abortion founding, the nation's Catholic bishops are calling on House leaders to allow a vote on an authentic amendment that would allow lawmakers a chance to remove abortion funding from HR 3962.
President Barack Obama Officially Endorses Abortion-Funding Health Care Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With a new statement released today from the White House, President Barack Obama finally officially put his imprimatur on the House health care bill that contains massive abortion funding. Obama has previously been criticized for saying he wanted no abortion funding but lobbying for the bill.
Abstinence Education Backers Say CDC Report Shows Success of Programs
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Data from an analysis conducted by the CDC shows positive evidence that abstinence education is delivering an effective message for teenagers. The report is prompting abstinence education advocates to call for more funding and pro-abstinence policies because abstinence is delaying sex among teens.
Pro-Abortion Health Care Bill Lacks Enough Votes, Vote Delay to Sunday Possible
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In a conference call with liberal activists, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer just revealed that the health care reform bill with massive abortion funding may lack enough votes for a majority. The bill is slated to get a vote Saturday evening, but he said that could be pushed back to Sunday or early next week.
Pro-Abortion MoveOn to Challenge Pro-Life Democrats Voting No on Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The pro-abortion grassroots activist group MoveOn says it has raised millions of dollars to take on any pro-life or moderate Democrat who would vote against or hold up the health care reform bill. Pro-life groups oppose the bills because they currently contain massive government funding of abortions.
Pro-Life Groups Run New Ad on CNN Exposing Abortion Funding in Health Care Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In an effort to build more opposition to the pro-abortion health care bill before the expected votes today and tomorrow, a collection of pro-life groups are running a new television commercial on CNN that will appear throughout the day Friday and Saturday on its Headline News station.
Huckabee Again Tops Palin and Romney for Republican Presidential Nod in 2012
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Another new poll has pro-life former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee leading both former governors Sarah Palin and Mitt Romney for the 2012 Republican nomination to take on pro-abortion President Barack Obama. Huckabee led the way in a previous poll sponsored by Rasmussen Reports.
Nancy Pelosi Hedges on Votes on Amendments on Abortion Funding in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- After three days of machinations on a fake amendment that pro-life advocates are concerned will be added to the House health care reform bill that claims to -- but won't -- ban abortion funding, now House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggests there may be no vote on any amendments.
House GOP Leader Says Health Care Bill Requires Monthly Abortion Premium
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- House Republican Leader John Boehner has found another way to alert people to the abortion funding found in the House health care reform bill that will receive votes Friday and Saturday. Boehner says the bill will results in a monthly abortion premium that taxpayers will be forced to pay.
New Boycott List Shows Companies Backing Planned Parenthood Abortion Biz
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A Planned Parenthood watchdog has released an updated list of the corporations and companies that provide direct funding for the abortion business. Life Decisions International identifies corporations that are boycott targets due to their support for the biggest abortion company in the world.
Obama Violates Pledge, Heads to House to Promote Pro-Abortion Health Care Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- President Barack Obama told Congress and the American people in September that his "plan" for health care reform didn't include abortion funding. Yet, Obama is headed to Capitol Hill tomorrow to push the House health care reform bill that includes massive abortion funding.
Surgeon General Koop Letter Against Abortion Funding Closes Harry Reid's Office
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In a bizarre chain of events that appears to put Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's staff in a bad light, Reid's office was closed for 45 minutes as Capitol Hill police scanned a letter that ended up coming from pro-life former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop.
House Will Vote on Pro-Abortion Health Care Reform Bill on Saturday Evening
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The House of Representatives will finally cast its first votes on the pro-abortion health care reform bill this weekend. After a fluid process that saw dates repeatedly pushed back, the first chance pro-life advocates will have to stop the abortion funding bill will come Saturday night.
Pro-Life Democrat Leading Abortion Funding Fight Heads Home After Family Death
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The main pro-life Democrat who has been leading the charge against abortion funding in the House health care bill has returned home to Michigan because of a death in the family. Rep. Bart Stupak's mother-in-law, Elaine Olsen, died suddenly on Sunday.
Pro-Life Champion Chris Smith Criticizes Fake Abortion Funding Compromise
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Congressman Chris Smith, the leading pro-life lawmaker in the House of Representatives, is criticizing a potential "compromise" that supporters say would remove abortion funding from the health care reform bill but would actually allow that to continue.
Senate May Vote This Week on Pro-Abortion Obama Federal Judge David Hamilton
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- While its work on a pro-abortion health care bill drags on and on, the Senate may vote this week on President Barack Obama's first judicial pick. Senate Democrats may open the debate on the nomination of pro-abortion federal judge David Hamilton for a spot on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Vote on Health Care Likely Next Week With Fake Last-Minute Abortion Compromise
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A top House leader said today that lawmakers will likely push back a vote on the pro-abortion health care bill from Thursday or this weekend into the beginning part of next week. When the vote, members of the House will likely be considering a last-minute phony compromise on abortion funding.
Liberal Groups Pressure Harry Reid to Allow Vote on Pro-Abortion Dawn Johnsen
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Liberal groups are putting pressure on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to allow a vote on embattled Office of Legal Counsel nominee Dawn Johnsen. The Obama administration said last month it has no plans to withdraw the nomination and liberal groups want Reid to schedule a vote.
Planned Parenthood Bashes Catholic Bishops for Opposing Pro-Abortion Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The president of Planned Parenthood has a bone to pick with the nation's Catholic bishops: she is upset they would urge Catholics to oppose the House health care reform bill because it includes abortion funding. Meanwhile, Planned Parenthood essentially admits that abortion funding is in the bill.
Americans Would Vote Against Obama Now, Health Care Rating and Approval Down
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new poll shows that, on the day voters head to the polls in several states for off-year elections, Americans would vote against pro-abortion President Barack Obama for president. Another survey shows his approval rating down as well as his rating on handling health care.
House Democrats' Phony Amendment Claims to Remove Abortion From Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- House Democrats are working on yet another phony amendment that they claim will remove government funding of abortions from the health care reform bill. However, it appears the Ellsworth amendment does nothing to remove the massive new abortion-funding program in H.R. 3962.
Pro-Life Group: House Health Care Bill Would Fund Abortions "For Years to Come"
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The pro-life movement is unified in its opposition to the House health care reform bill Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled last week because of its abortion funding. In a new letter to members of Congress, the National Right to Life more exactly spells out what is at stake in the votes expected later this week.
Pro-Life Doctors Group: Pro-Abortion Health Care Bill Hurts Physicians, Patients
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The new health care reform legislation put forward by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi not only includes a new program that funds abortions with government money, but would also hurt doctors and patients. That's the message from a national organization for Christian and pro-life physicians.
Opposition to Pro-Abortion Health Care Bill Jumps After New Pelosi Bill Introduced
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Now that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has introduced the latest version of the government-run health care reform bill that funds abortions, the latest polling data shows opposition increasing. A Rasmussen Reports survey shows opposition up from 6 to percent since before the Pelosi bill.
40 Days for Life Pro-Life Campaign Concludes With 2,000 Abortions Prevented
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The latest 40 Days for Life campaign has concluded and it reached an important milestone at the same time. Organizers of the national event, which sees pro-life advocates pray and help women heading to abortion centers find positive alternatives, has now helped prevent 2,000 abortions.
President Barack Obama Violating Pledge For No Abortion Funding in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- During an address to Congress in September, President Barack Obama promised there would be no abortion funding in his health care plans. However, a new report today indicates Obama has been personally lobbying members of Congress to vote for the current bills, all of which fund abortions.
Catholic Bishops Launch National Campaign to Defeat Pro-Abortion Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With the latest version of the health care reform legislation from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi containing massive abortion subsidies and mandates, the nation's Catholic bishops have launched what they say is their biggest legislative campaign ever.
Democrats Request Nancy Pelosi Allow Vote to Axe Abortion in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Congressional pro-life Democrats have sent their third letter in recent months to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asking that she allow a vote on an amendment to strike the abortion funding in HR 3200, the health care bills. Now, in total, 38 Democrats have requested such an amendment.
NBC Program "Law and Order" to Feature Killing of Late-Term Abortion Practitioner
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The NBC television program "Law and Order" is a popular one -- so much so that it has spin-offs that have been equally popular with large swaths of the American public. Maybe it is the content or the introductory pulsing theme music that attracts, but pro-life advocates may have one less (or one more) reason to watch.
AP Confirms Hyde Amendment Doesn't Prevent Abortion Funding in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- White House press secretary Robert Gibbs may want to add a Friday news story from the Associated Press to his to-do list today. The article disabuses Gibbs on claims he made in recent weeks saying the Hyde amendment prevent taxpayer-funding of abortion in the health care bills.
House Democrats Likely Won't Allow Vote to Cut Abortion From Health Care Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- It appears House Democrats will likely not allow a vote on an amendment that would strip abortion funding from HR 3200, the legislation that will meld the three health care "reform" bills into one. Although a coalition of pro-life Democrats is hoping for a vote, it appears none is forthcoming.
Pro-Life Group to Oppose Health Care Bill Debate Rules if Abortion Amdt Blocked
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In what is a preview of the next battle over health care and abortion in Congress, a pro-life group has issued a letter to lawmakers saying it will oppose the rules for debating the health care bill in the House if Democrats prevent a vote on an amendment to remove the abortion funding in the bill.
NARAL Gaffe Has Petition Opposing Denying Seniors Tax-Money for Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Given the normal seriousness of the abortion debate and how the practice kills children and hurts women, there are few times when pro-life advocates can get a good chuckle. They received that today thanks to a NARAL gaffe that has the pro-abortion group wanting tax-funded abortions for America's senior citizens.
New Poll Has Obama Leading All Pro-Life Candidates in Potential 2012 Matchups
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new poll has pro-abortion President Barack Obama leading all of the potential Republican presidential candidates he may face in a 2012 re-election bid. The new Public Policy Polling survey comes after a new Rasmussen poll showing Mike Huckabee faring the best with Republican voters.
Obama's Pro-Abortion Nominee to EEOC Panel, Chai Feldblum, Faces Opposition
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Georgetown University law professor Chai Feldblum, the abortion advocate President Barack Obama named to serve on the Equal Employment Opportunity, is facing increasing opposition. Feldblum is a pro-abortion attorney who worked for the American Civil Liberties Union.
House Close to Votes for Pro-Abortion Health Care Bill, But Senate Another Story
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- House leaders triumphantly announced yesterday that they are close to having enough votes to approve a health care bill with a public option that includes abortion funding. However, the Senate is another story as lawmakers shy away from supporting the government option that expands abortion funding further.
Pro-Life Advocates Join Together to Request Removing Abortion From Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A coalition of pro-life groups and lawmakers held an afternoon press conference on the grounds of Congress to renew their call for an amendment to remove abortion funding from the health care bills. In both the House and Senate, the five health care reform bills committees passed fund abortions.
House Democrats: We Have Almost Enough Votes for Pro-Abortion Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- House Democrats said today that they have almost enough votes to get a pro-abortion health care bill through the chamber. The votes they say they have collected include almost enough for the government option, which would expand abortion funding even further.
Abortion Advocates Complain Obama Should Promote Tax-Funded Abortions More
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Abortion advocates have been complaining in recent days that President Barack Obama is not doing enough to promote taxpayer funded abortions. Never mind that Obama has promoted abortions financed with tax dollars at every turn since taking over the White House.
Pro-Life Doctors Upset by Harry Reid Pro-Abortion Health Care Quid Pro Quo
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-life doctors who are leaders of the Christian Medical Association are upset by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's reported offer to get physicians to drop their opposition to the pro-abortion health care bills in Congress in exchange for more money.
Sarah Palin Will Do Oprah, Appear at Pro-Life Event as Polling Numbers Falter
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With polling numbers showing her now trailing Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney among Republicans, Sarah Palin is striking back. To coincide with the release of her book "Going Rogue," she will do an interview with Oprah Winfrey and appear at a large pro-life event in Wisconsin.
Poll Has Barack Obama's Approval Rating at Second Lowest Point Since January
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new Rasmussen poll has pro-abortion President Barack Obama's approval rating at its second lowest point since he took over the White House in January. The poll tracks more than normal approval ratings as it also measures the intensity of the support or opposition.
Obama Administration's HHS Web Site Promotes Pro-Abortion Health Care Bills
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- While the administration of President Barack Obama is supportive of the pro-abortion health care bills in Congress, the actual federal government is supposed to remain neutral on legislative matters. However, the Department of Heath and Human Services is getting heat for promoting the pro-abortion health care bills.
Pro-Life Students Ignore Ridicule, Speak Up for Unborn, Prevent Friends' Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Hundreds of thousands of students from thousands of schools around the world refused to speak today to protest abortion. As they silently stood up for the unborn with red tape on their mouths or red armbands they helped prevent at least 20 abortions on their friends and their babies.
Pro-Abortion Group NARAL Attacks Pro-Life Democrat Bart Stupak on Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Abortion advocates normally reserve their ammunition for attacks on pro-life Republicans and groups. They rarely focus their sights on pro-life Democrats, but they're now going after Rep. Bart Stupak of Michigan because he is pressing for a vote to make sure the House health care bill doesn't fund abortions.
Care Net Launches National Campaign to Find Pregnancy Center Volunteers
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With the economy causing more women to require the services of pregnancy centers, the burdens on centers are increasing. As a result, they are finding they need an increase in the number of volunteers and the national affiliate group Care Net is launching a new campaign to make that happen.
Majority of Americans Disagree With Nobel Prize for Pro-Abortion Barack Obama
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new CNN poll finds the majority of Americans disagree with giving pro-abortion President Barack Obama the Nobel Peace Prize. The survey also finds Obama hasn't done anything to merit the prize, for which his name was placed into nomination, at the earliest, just days after he took over the White House.
Polling Data Shows Sarah Palin Trails Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney for 2012
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Rasmussen Reports has released more details of its recent poll showing pro-life former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin trailing former governors Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney for the Republican nomination in 2012. The eventual GOP nominee will likely take on pro-abortion President Barack Obama.
Director of 40 Days for Life Complains About Obama's Pro-Abortion Volunteer Site
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The director of the 40 Days for Life grassroots pro-life campaign is not happy about the new volunteerism web site, Serve.gov, that the Obama administration has put together that promotes pro-abortion groups. The web page contains a few links to pregnancy center but many to abortion businesses.
Guttmacher Institute Study Casts Doubt on Contraception Use Reducing Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new study by the pro-abortion Guttmacher Institute continues the claim that expanded use of contraception and birth control reduces abortions worldwide. Mainstream media outlets and writers like Andrew Sullivan of The Atlantic are using the report to say pro-life advocates should push for contraception.
Obama Volunteer Web Site Serve.Gov Promotes Planned Parenthood Abortion Biz
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- President Barack Obama promised when he was a presidential candidate in July 2007 that he would be a lapdog for the Planned Parenthood abortion business. Obama is now making good on that promise by promoting Planned parenthood on his new volunteerism web site, Serve.gov.
Senate Bill Would Permanently Overturn Mexico City Policy on Foreign Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Senate version of a federal spending bill controlling the State Department would make President Barack Obama's decision to overturn the Mexico City Policy permanent. Obama overturned the policy during his first week in office and opened the door to funding groups that perform and promote abortions overseas.
Time Magazine Blasted, Accused Bishops of Promoting Pro-Abortion Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Time magazine is coming under fire for a new article from staff writer Amy Sullivan that makes the wild accusation that the nation's Catholic bishops allowed or supported language in one of the House health care bills that paves the way for government funding of abortions.
Obama Won't Demand Public Option, Battle Could Sink Pro-Abortion Health Care Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The White House is saying that President Barack Obama is not demanding the public option in the final version of the pro-abortion, government-run health care bill. The lack of a demand is not yet helping a battle between House and Senate Democrats that could ultimately defeat the abortion-funding legislation.
Senate Pro-Life Advocates Will Re-Introduce Amdts to Remove Abortion in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The pro-life lawmakers who led the fight to stop the massive abortion funding in the Senate health care bills during committee consideration plan to reintroduce their amendments on the Senate floor.
Poll Shows Mike Huckabee Clearly Leading 2012 Republican Presidential Field
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new Rasmussen poll released today is a departure from previous polls showing a close three-way race for the Republican nomination to challenge pro-abortion President Barack Obama in 2012. The survey shows pro-life former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee with a clear lead.
House Democrats Give Senate Nuclear Option on Pro-Abortion Health Care Bills
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- House Democrats appear to have given the Senate the go-ahead to use a controversial process called reconciliation to railroad the pro-abortion health care bill through the chamber. Abortion advocates may use a process called reconciliation to get around a potential filibuster.
Catholic Bishops Staff Challenge Obama Admin Abortion, Health Care Mislead
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Staff at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops are taking the Obama administration to task after a top presidential spokesman twice misrepresented abortion policy on health care and abortion funding. White House press secretary has yet to correct the record on his misleading claim.
New CDC Report Shows Abortion and Pregnancy Rates Dropping to Historic Lows
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new report released yesterday from the Centers for Disease Control shows the number of abortions, the abortion rate and the pregnancy rate all declining from the period 1990-2005. The new CDC National Vital Statistics Report shows there were an estimated 6,408,000 pregnancies in the U.S. in 2005.
White House, Senate Leaders to Craft Next Version of Pro-Abortion Health Care Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- White House and Senate leaders are meeting today to craft the final Senate version of the pro-abortion health care reform bill. All of the leaders participating in the process are abortion advocates and they are combining two bills, both of which contain taxpayer funding of abortions.
Pro-Life Group Pans Baucus Bill, Launches New Ad on Abortion and Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The national pro-life group Americans United for Life is panning the passage of the Baucus health care bill, the fifth piece of so-called reform legislation that promotes abortion. AUL is also preparing to launch tomorrow a new online ad that focuses on health care and abortion funding.
Senate Committee Votes for Fifth Health Care Bill Promoting Tax-Funded Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-9 today to send the fifth version of health care reform legislation to the floor of a chamber of Congress. The Baucus bill, named for the chairman of the panel who is its main sponsor, would fund abortions with massive subsidies.
Majority of Americans Oppose Pro-Abortion Health Care Reform as Senate Votes
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- As a Senate committee votes today on what is the fifth pro-abortion health care "reform bill," a new poll shows a majority of Americans are still opposed. The Senate Finance Committee is expected to approve the Baucus health care bill, which allows massive abortion funding.
Obama Admin Won't Withdraw Nomination of Pro-Abortion Dawn Johnsen
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Obama administration has no plans to withdraw the nomination of pro-abortion activist attorney Dawn Johnsen, who would head the Office of Legal Counsel if approved by the Senate. However, the chances of her confirmation are sketchy because of her pro-abortion activism.
Pro-Life Groups Representing 30 Million: Do Health Care Right, Keep Abortion Out
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A coalition of pro-life groups representing more than 30 million people have released a collective statement encouraging Congressional leaders to do health care reform the right way. They say common ground can be found on promoting better and more available health care without promoting abortion and rationing.
Pro-Life Democrat Promises No Health Care Bill if Pelosi Blocks Abortion Vote
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The leading pro-life Democrat in the House has again renewed his pledge to stop the pro-abortion health care bills if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi won't allow an amendment to revoke abortion funding. Rep. Bart Stupak of Michigan has repeatedly said as many as 40 pro-life and moderate Democrats could walk.
Hundreds of Thousands of Pro-Life Students to Stand in Solidarity on Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Hundreds of thousands of pro-life students are ready to stand in solidarity on abortion as the Pro-life Day of Silent Solidarity takes place a week from Tuesday. Last year, from over 4,700 campuses in 25 countries participated in the event and sponsors expect even more this year.
I Am 71 Campaign Grows to Oppose Taxpayer Funded Abortion in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The latest grassroots campaign against taxpayer-funded abortions in the health care bills in Congress is growing by leaps and bounds. It's no surprise that the "I Am 71" campaign is gaining momentum given that 71 percent of American, according to a Zogby poll, oppose abortion funding in health care.
Associated Press Again Confirms Health Care Bills Include Abortion Funding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Associated Press has confirmed again that the current health care reform bills in Congress include massive abortion funding and mandates. Top Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs may want to read the article because he wrongly told reporters twice last week that the Hyde Amendment stop the funding.
Obama Spokesman Robert Gibbs Again Misrepresents Health Care, Hyde, Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- For the second time this week, the number one spokesman for President Barack Obama misrepresented federal law on abortion funding. White House press secretary Robert Gibbs falsely claimed this week that the Hyde Amendment would prevent abortion funding in the health care bills and he did it again today.
Pro-Life Group's Video Shows Hyde Amdt Doesn't Stop Abortion in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Susan B. Anthony List, a pro-life women's group, has released a new video that exposes how the Hyde Amendment does not protect taxpayers from being forced to pay for abortions in the pending health care bills in Congress.
Catholic Bishops' Letter Reinforces Abortion Concerns After Obama Admin Flap
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The nation's Catholic bishops have sent another letter to members of Congress informing them that all of the health care bills still fail their test of not funding abortions. The letter comes after the Obama administration misled reporters in the answer to a question about abortion funding in the health care bills.
Pro-Life Group: Obama Rep's Comment Shows President Would Fund Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-life group says a false statement from the top White House spokesman for President Barack Obama shows he's not serious about revoking abortion funding in health care. Obama press secretary Robert Gibbs mislead a reporter yesterday by saying the Hyde amendment will stop abortion funding.
Poll: 23 Percent to Donate to Breast Cancer Research, Funds Go to Abortion Biz
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new poll finds that 23 percent of Americans plan to donate money to go to support breast cancer research. But what these donors may not understand is a portion of what they give to the Komen for the Cure organization may wind up supporting the Planned Parenthood abortion business.
Next Vote on Pro-Abortion Health Care Bill Tuesday, Reid May Shut Out Pro-Lifers
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Senate Finance Committee has put off a vote on the fifth pro-abortion health care bill until next Tuesday. News of the decision comes at a time when speculation is rampant that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will use an unrelated bill to get the pro-abortion health care package through the Senate.
Obama Spokesman Falsely Claims Hyde Amendment Stops Abortion in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- White House spokesman Robert Gibbs mislead reporters today during his afternoon press briefing with a false claim that the Hyde amendment would prohibit taxpayer-funding of abortions in the Congressional health care bills. However, the long-standing law does not apply to the legislation.
Komen for the Cure Races as Research Shows Abortion-Breast Cancer Link
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With October as breast cancer awareness month, Komen for the Cure is sponsoring races and events across the country to raise awareness of the potentially fatal disease. However, Komen isn't providing women with information on a way to help prevent breast cancer by not having an abortion.
Polls Show Support Rising for Pro-Abortion Health Care Reform Plans in Congress
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Two new polls out this week show the support for the pro-abortion health care plans in Congress are is on the rise. The polling data showed opposition to the plans tanked during the month of August, but the numbers have gone up during the month of September as the focus has been somewhat less intense.
Planned Parenthood Used Underage Girls in Clinical Trials Pushing Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new report from a Planned Parenthood watchdog group finds the abortion business used underage girls in at least 10 clinical trials over the last two decades to push abortion, birth control, and STD testing. The news comes at a time when Planned Parenthood is facing criticism for videos showing it ignoring potential statutory abuse cases.
Pro-Abortion Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ginsburg Skips Red Mass Over Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Catholic "Red Mass" is a tradition for members of the Supreme Court on the Sunday before they open their session every October. Six justices found a way to attend the event -- and Justice Clarence Thomas would have come if not for a wedding -- but not pro-abortion Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Polling Data Sparks National Protest Against Tax-Funded Abortions in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Several pro-life groups are sponsoring a new grassroots campaign called "I Am 71" to draw attention to the taxpayer-funding of abortions found in the various health care bills in Congress. The campaign is meant to highlight a Zogby poll showing 71 percent of Americans don't want tax-funded abortions.
Obama Has Only Read "A Decent Part" of the Pro-Abortion Health Care Bills
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In recent weeks and months there has been some controversy about whether members of Congress will actually read the pro-abortion health care bills they are considering. Yesterday, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs gave a telling answer about whether the president has read them.
Senate Committee to Vote on Pro-Abortion Baucus Health Care Bill This Week
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- After rejected pro-life amendments last week that would have ensured the Baucus health care bill does not fund abortions and to protect the conscience rights of medical professionals, the Senate Finance Committee plans to vote on the legislation later this week.
Catholic Cardinal Asks Supreme Court to Reject Abortion During Red Mass
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Top government officials were exposed to a call from a Catholic cardinal to reject abortions and uphold the sanctity of life during the Red Mass on Sunday. The mass is a traditional event that takes place before the Supreme Court starts the first day of its next term, which takes place the first Monday in October.
Barack Obama Names Pro-Abortion ACLU Lawyer Chai Feldblum to EEOC Panel
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- President Barack Obama is racking up another pro-abortion appointment and, this time, the appointee would serve on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Obama has selected pro-abortion lawyer and Georgetown University law professor Chai Feldblum for the EEOC.
President Obama to Keynote Pro-Abortion Group's Weekend Fundraising Dinner
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- President Barack Obama will keynote a dinner for an organization known for its pro-gay activities but which has also promoted abortion. in addressing the Human Rights Campaign, Obama is making the second overture to the pro-abortion group after putting a top HRC official on his faith task force.
Abortion Advocates Attack Crisis Pregnancy Centers After New Report Released
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Not able to stand the competition that pregnancy resource centers provide by helping women find tangible help and support during an unplanned pregnancy, abortion advocates are attacking pregnancy centers and using a new report highlighting their history and service to do so.
Poor Weather Doesn't Stop LifeChain From Telling America Abortion Kills Children
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Rainy weather throughout much of the nation yesterday didn't stop tens of thousands of Americans from gathering in cities and towns across the country to proclaim the message that "Abortion Kills Children" and "Abortion Hurts Women."
Poll Finds Just One-Third of Americans Back Pro-Abortion Health Care Bills
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new national poll finds just one-third of Americans back the pro-abortion health care bills in Congress. Meanwhile, the nation's Catholic bishops condemned a Senate committee's vote against an amendment that would have cut off taxpayer-funding of abortions in the Baucus health care bill.
President Obama Could Change Makeup of Key Appeals Courts on Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- President Barack Obama has already made his first mark on the Supreme Court with the nomination of newly-minted pro-abortion Justice Sonia Sotomayor. His next Supreme Court appointment could come soon, but he can change the face of a key appeals court in the meantime.
Baptist, Brethren, Lutheran, Methodist Churches Ask Senate for Abortion Funds
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A coalition of mainline Protestant churches have authored a letter to members of Congress asking them to make certain the health care bills they are considering contain taxpayer funding for abortions. The letter comes from a group of churches that have long advocated the pro-abortion position.
Pro-Life Democrat Challenges Obama to Tell Congress to Stop Abortion Funding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Bart Stupak, the Michigan Democratic congressman who is leading the fight to stop abortion funding in health care, isn't confident about his prospects for success of getting an amendment to do that. So he is challenging President Barack Obama to make good on his promise of no abortion funding.
Pro-Life Groups Raise 100-Foot Tall Banner at White House to Oppose Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Several pro-life groups have banded together to hoist a 100-foot tall banner of the number 71 on the west lawn of the White House. The number is representative of the percentage of people in a recent Zogby poll who said they don't want their tax dollars to pay for abortions.
Pro-Life Groups Applaud New Pew Poll Showing Pro-Life Movement on Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Top pro-life groups are delighted by the results of the new Pew poll showing double-digit movement from the American public towards the pro-life position on abortion. The poll found an eleven percent shift with support for abortion dropping seven percent and opposition rising four percent.
House Members Working on Second Phony Compromise on Abortion in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Members of the House of Representatives are working on a second phony compromise that would try to mitigate some of the concerns pro-life lawmakers and groups have about the abortion funding found in HR 3200, the main health care "reform" bill in the House.
Pew Poll Finds 42 Percent of Americans Don't Know Barack Obama Pro-Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Looking further into the new Pew Research center poll on abortion, the survey reveals that a substantial percentage of Americans don't know that President Barack Obama has a strong pro-abortion position and record. The poll found 42 percent of Americans are unaware.
New Pew Poll Shows Support for Abortion Dropping 11 Percent From Last Year
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new Pew Research Center poll released today shows support for legal abortions has dropped 11 percent from 2008-2009. The poll joins a handful of others from earlier this year confirming there is a growing shift towards the pro-life perspective, perhaps exacerbated by President Barack Obama's record.
Pro-Life Democrat Meets Pelosi, May Not Get Vote to Stop Abortion in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Congressman Bart Stupak is the top pro-life Democrat in the House and he met with pro-abortion House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday. Stupak is hoping for an amendment to stop the abortion funding in HR 3200, the House health care bill, but it appears he may not get it.
Pro-Life Day of Student Solidarity Grows as Teens Prepare to Oppose Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- More and more teenagers and college students are preparing for the next Pro-Life Day of Student Solidarity, where the ubiquitous red tape will be present again. Students from all 50 states and other countries will "speak up" for unborn children who can't speak for themselves.
Senate Expected to Debate Pro-Abortion Health Care Reform Bill in Mid-October
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Now that a Senate committee has rejected pro-life amendments to the Baucus heath care measure to remove the abortion funding found in it, the next battle for pro-life advocates and the next step in the Senate is a full floor debate on the pro-abortion health care bills in mid-October.
Planned Parenthood Says Pro-Lifers Winning, Misleads on Insurance, Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With a Senate committee voting today against an amendment to cut off taxpayer funding of abortions, the president of Planned Parenthood should have been giddy with excitement. Instead, she attacked pro-life advocates, said they are generating more calls to Congress, and then misled about insurance an abortion.
Pro-Life Groups: Votes on Baucus Amdts Confirm Abortion in All Health Care Bills
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With a Senate committee rejecting yet another pro-life amendment to make sure the health care bills in Congress don't include abortion funding, pro-life groups say there is one conclusion. That is that every one of the health care bills under consideration contains abortion funding.
Report Highlights History of Crisis Pregnancy Centers Helping Women on Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A coalition of national pregnancy center networks and pro-life groups released their report today on the status of the pregnancy center movement. The new report, A Passion to Serve, A Vision for Life, is the first-ever national analysis of the centers that provide women with abortion alternatives.
Poll Shows Americans Want Governor to Promote Traditional, Pro-Life Values
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new Gallup poll shows Americans returning to their historic stance that the government should promote traditional values, which includes a pro-life stance on abortion. Since 1993, with the exception of last year, a strong majority of Americans have consistently taken such a stance.
Senate Panel Defeats Amendment to Protect Pro-Life Medical Workers on Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Shortly after the Senate Finance Committee voted against an amendment to remove the massive abortion subsidies from the Baucus health care bill, they rejected a second pro-life amendment. It would have offered protection for medical workers who don't want to participate in or refer for abortions.
Senate Panel Rejects Amdt to Cut Abortion Funding From Baucus Health Care Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A Senate committee today voted against a critical amendment that would remove the massive abortion subsidies present in the Baucus health care bill. On a 13-10 vote, the Senate Finance Committee rejected amendments from Sen. Orrin Hatch that would have the bill conform to current federal law prohibiting direct abortion funding.
Senate Finance Committee Reinstates $50 Million in Abstinence Educating Funding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In a late Tuesday vote, members of the Senate Finance Committee narrowly approved an amendment to restore some of the abstinence education funds President Barack Obama and abortion advocates in Congress have removed from budget bills.
Letter From 183 House Members Urges Pelosi to Allow Vote to Cut Abortion Funding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A bipartisan group of 183 members of Congress sent House Speaker Nancy Pelosi a letter on Monday urging her to allow a vote on an amendment to cut the massive abortion funding and subsidies from the main health care "reform" bill in the chamber.
Congressman Defends Saying Obama the "Enemy of Humanity" Due to Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Congressman Trent Franks of Arizona has found himself the subject of criticism due to some "frank" comments he made at a recent conservative conference. Over the weekend, Frank said President Barack Obama was the "enemy of humanity" because of his aggressive pro-abortion record.
Senate Panel Defeats Public Option in Baucus Health Care Reform Measure
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A Senate committee today voted to defeat an amendment to include the public option in the Baucus health care "reform" legislation. The public option is the government-run health care program that pro-life groups worry would expand abortion funding more that was is already present in the bill.
Key Pro-Life Democrat Finally Get Mtg With Nancy Pelosi on Abortion, Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- After months of no response from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, pro-life Democrats scored a meeting today with the pro-abortion leader. They have written two letters to Pelosi asking for a chance to have a vote on banning abortion funding in the health care bills and they finally got their chance today.
African-American Leaders Oppose Black Pastors Backing Pro-Abortion Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A coalition of African-American pro-life leaders have released a statement in response to the news that a group of black pastors endorsed the pro-abortion health care bills in Congress. They say the bills betray the black community because abortion targets black Americans moreso than other races.
Bill Clinton Attacks Pro-Life Americans, Pushes "Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy"
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Former President Bill Clinton has returned to peddle the myth that pro-life Americans and others opposed to the aggressive pro-abortion agenda of a president are part of some "vast right-wing conspiracy" that supposedly lies about and unfairly attacks presidents with whom they disagree.
Poll Shows Support for Pro-Abortion Health Care Reform Bill Hits New Low
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new Rasmussen Reports poll shows the support for the pro-abortion health care "reform" proposals pending in Congress has reached its lowest levels since the debate began. Just 41% of voters nationwide now favor the health care reform proposed by President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats.
Report Details 40 Years of Pregnancy Centers Helping Women Avoid Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Millions of women have avoided the medical and mental health heartache that accompanies an abortion and chosen life for their unborn children thanks to the yeoman's work of staff and volunteers at pregnancy centers across the country and around the world.
Senate to Vote Next Week on Pro-Life Health Care Fixes on Abortion, Rationing
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Senate Finance Committee had been expected to vote this week on a slate of pro-life amendments offering fixes to abortion funding and rationing problems in the Baucus health care bill. However, the panel adjourned today without having voted on them.
Senate Democrats Stop Proposal to Halt President Obama's Pro-Abortion Czars
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Senate Democrats used a procedural tactic on Thursday to defeat a proposal from Republicans to put a halt to President Barack Obama's czars, many of whom strongly support abortion and euthanasia. The proposal would have halted any more federal funds for new czar positions without more information.
Black Pastors to Black Health Care Bills, Give Cover to Barack Obama on Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A group of black pastors from the Church of God in Christ, a predominantly African-American denomination, are endorsing the health care plans in Congress today. They are giving cover to President Barack Obama, who has promised no abortion funding even though all three bills fund abortions.
Pro-Life Pastors to Participate in Second Pulpit Freedom Sunday to Challenge IRS
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A group of pro-life pastors will participate in another Sunday where they talk frankly about politicians and political candidates and issues like abortion. The second Pulpit Freedom Sunday on September 27 is meant to challenge what are considering onerous IRS restrictions on what pastors and priests can say.
Pro-Life Leader Worries House Won't Allow Vote to Ban Abortion in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The attention on the debate over abortion funding in health care has been on the Senate side as members of the Finance Committee debate the new Baucus bill. Yet, a pro-life Democratic congressman who has been heading up efforts in the House says the battles there are still raging.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Criticized, Funded Pro-Abortion Groups
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Catholic Campaign for Human Development, an outreach of the nation's Catholic bishops, is coming under criticism for funding groups that support abortion. A Catholic pro-life outreach called Bellarmine Veritas Ministry analyzed the CCHD grants and discovered the problems.
Daughter of Harry Blackmun Had Crisis Pregnancy Before Roe Abortion Decision
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Seven years prior to her father wrote the opinion in Roe v. Wade that ushered in an era of more than 50 million abortions, the daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice harry Blackmun experienced a crisis pregnancy. Sally Blackmun told her story to a political meeting of women in Minnesota.
Survey: Economy Making Women Wait on Children, Could Increase Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new survey conducted by the pro-abortion Alan Guttmacher Institute has produced the first hard evidence showing that women are waiting to have children because of the economic downturn. Although the poll did not ask women about abortion, abortions could be rising as a result.
Pro-Life Group Says PolitiFact Half Wrong on Abortion Funding in Baucus Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The PolitiFact web site that does fact-checking on politicians and political issues got it right when it validated a pro-life group's analysis that abortion funding is found in the Baucus health care bill. But it got wrong its assessment of National Right to Life's description of the kind of money involved.
Baucus Changes Health Care Bill, Reduces But Doesn't Eliminate Abortion Concern
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In an effort to gain more support from members of the Senate Finance Committee who do not support his bill, Sen. Max Baucus unveiled a modification of the legislation on Tuesday. The modified bill reduces -- but doesn't come anywhere close to eliminating -- the abortion concerns pro-life groups have.
Senate Leader Reid Again Says Reconciliation Possible for Pro-Abortion Health Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With the health care bills in Congress having the potential to increase the number of abortions by one-third, making sure they are amended to prevent abortion funding is crucial. If the amendments fail, stopping the bills with a filibuster is a second option, but Senate Democrats may take that away.
Third New Poll Finds Americans Oppose Tax-Funded Abortions in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The third poll in the last two weeks has found that Americans strongly oppose taxpayer funding of abortions in any health care reform legislation. The new poll, commissioned for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, finds a high percentage of Americans oppose abortion funding.
Catholic Medical Association: No Health Care Bill Better Than Pro-Abortion One
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Catholic Medical Association has released a new analysis of the health care debate in Congress and concludes that no health care bill is better than one containing abortion funding. The analysis comes at a time when President Barack Obama is relying on left-wing Catholic groups to build support for the bills.
Senate Panel Opens Abortion Debate on Baucus Bill, Pro-Life Amendments Coming
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Senate Finance Committee today started its debate on the new Baucus health care bill that contains massive abortion subsidies and mandates. During the opening statements, Sen. Chuck Grassley said the bill funds abortions and that it must be amended to make sure that is not the case.
Gallup Poll Shows Barack Obama's Approval Rating So Far Only Tops Bill Clinton's
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The latest Gallup polling data shows the approval rating for pro-abortion President Barack Obama at this point in his presidency is lower than that of any recent president except Bill Clinton. Gallup's most recent weekly ratings has just 52 percent of the American public saying they approve of the job Obama is doing.
Media Analysis Says Pro-Life Group Right, Baucus Health Care Bill Funds Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new media analysis is verifying the contention of a pro-life group that says the new Baucus health care bill funds abortions. As is the case with HR 3200 and the Kennedy bill in the Senate, National Right to Life says the Baucus bill also contains massive abortion subsidies and mandates.
Catholic Left Covers for Obama Health Care Like It Did for Pro-Abortion Obama
by Michael New
Catholic Left groups have actually been very active supporters of President Obama's health-care-reform proposals. Both Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good and Catholics United are members of 40 Days for Health Reform, an attempt to generate more political support for health-care-reform among various religious communities.
Abortion Advocates Upset by Dogged Pro-Life Campaign on Health Care Bills
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The nation's biggest abortion advocacy groups are "frustrated" and "disheartened" by the debate over abortion funding in the health care reform bills, according to a new AP report today. The news agency talked with a slew of pro-abortion activists who are also upset with President Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats.
New H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccines Don't Rely on Cells From Babies Killed in Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-life group that monitors vaccinations is pleased to report that the new H1N1 swine flu vaccines the federal government will be distributing next month do not rely on cells from babies killed in abortions. Other vaccinations have been condemned for relying on such cells to formulate the vaccines.
Congressman: Abortions Could Increase By One-Third Under Health Care Bills
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The pro-life community has been up in arms about the taxpayer funding of abortions in each of the three main health care bills Congress is considering. But the leader of the pro-life caucus in Congress drove the point home over the weekend in a well-received speech.
Black Pro-Life leader Says Opposition to Pro-Abortion Health Care Plans Not Racist
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A top black pro-life advocate says there is nothing racist about opposing the health care plans pending in Congress because they force taxpayers to finance abortions. Dr. Alveda King is responding to critics who say such opposition is racist and point to the outburst from Rep. Joe Wilson.
Project Rachel Spends 25 Years Helping Women Face Problems After Abortion
Milwaukee, WI (LifeNews.com) -- Project Rachel, the organization that has helped thousands of women rebuild their lives following the problems and pain of an abortion, is marking 25 years of ministry. The anniversary is a bittersweet moment because the need for such a group only arises out of death, pain and heartache.
Opposition to Pro-Abortion Health Care Plan Hits New High With Baucus Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Opposition to the pro-abortion government-run health care plans has hit a new high following the introduction of the Baucus bill that the senator has billed as a compromise. Like HR 3200 and the Kennedy bill, the measure from the Montana Democrat also includes abortion subsidies and mandates.
White House Mtg Doesn't Alleviate Concerns Over Abortion Funds in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The head of one of the nation's most prominent pro-life groups met with White House officials on Thursday to discuss health care and abortion funding. Charmaine Yoest tells LifeNews.com that the meeting didn't alleviate any of the concerns her group has with the three main bills in Congress.
Abortion Advocates Claim Baucus Health Care Bill a Compromise on Funding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- To hear abortion advocates tell the story, the new Baucus health care bill in the Senate is a significant compromise on abortion funding. There is just one problem -- the truth and the public relations ploy Planned Parenthood is employing are at odds with one another.
Latest 40 Days for Life Campaign Against Abortion Begins Nationwide Next Week
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The latest 40 Days for Life campaign isn't just the next one on the calendar, but it will be the biggest campaign in the history of the grassroots pro-life efforts it has sparked. Next Wednesday, the pro-life prayer campaign launches in 212 cities across 45 states, five Canadian provinces and in Denmark.
Poll: Plurality of Americans Want Abortion Funding Banned in Health Care Bills
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new poll shows a plurality of Americans want abortion funding banned in any health care "reform" legislation that becomes law. The Rasmussen survey also shows that just 13 percent want the health care bills to make it a requirement that abortions are funded.
Pro-Lifers Who Exposed Planned Parenthood on Abortion Made ACORN Videos
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The political activists who masterminded the ACORN videos that are drawing national attention to the problems in the liberal organization are the same pro-life advocates who were behind a series of videos that have exposed the Planned Parenthood abortion business.
More Pro-Life Groups Say Baucus Health Care Bill Contains Abortion Funding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Senator Max Baucus has introduced a government-run health care plan that he hopes will become a compromise bill that can move forward. However, the initial analysis is that the bill contains both abortion funding and mandates and now more pro-life organizations are saying that is the case.
Operation Rescue President Says AP Story Won't Stop Abortion Opposition
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The head if Operation Rescue told LifeNews.com today that he is displeased with an Associated Press article that makes it appear as if the pro-life group is close to going under. Formerly an abortion protest group, OR now focuses on exposing and putting abortion practitioners out of business.
Analysis Finds Baucus Health Care Bill Contains Abortion Subsidies, Mandates
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- An analysis from the National Right to Life Committee of the new bill Senator Max Baucus unveiled today finds massive abortion subsidies and mandates. The bill comes as an attempt to find compromise but hasn't earned Republican support in part because of the abortion funding.
Baucus Bill Opens Door for Taxpayer-Funding of Abortions Similar to House Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With the two main health care bills in the House and Senate already including massive funding for abortions, pro-life advocates have been carefully watching to see whether the new bill presented by Sen. Max Baucus would fund abortions as well. Early indicates are that it does.
No GOP Support for Baucus Health Care Bill Means Reconciliation Possible
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Although the new Baucus health care bill could change enough after the Senate Finance Committee votes on amendments to it next week, no Republicans in the Senate have yet expressed their support for the measure. As a result, Senate Democrats are renewing talks about railroading through the legislation.
Kathleen Sebelius Won't Comment on Abortion Funding, Receiving Communion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In a new interview with the Washington Post, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is making news more for what she won't say than what she revealed. She refused to say if she personally supports abortion funding in the health care bill and was silent on her status as a pro-abortion Catholic.
Abortion Advocates Still Largely Silent on Shooting of Pro-Life Abortion Protester
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The nation's largest pro-abortion groups are still largely silent on the recent shooting of pro-life advocate Jim Pouillon of central Michigan. Pouillon was shot last Friday as he held a sign protesting abortion in front of a local high school in Owosso.
Poll Finds Progressive Christians Much Less Pro-Life on Abortion Than Evangelicals
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new poll conducted by an institute at the University of Akron may be unique in that it is the first ever to evaluate the competing political interests of evangelicals and progressive Christians. But the results -- that progressive are much less pro-life on abortion than evangelicals -- are hardly shocking.
Baucus Health Care Bill Draws Initial Opposition, Abortion Funding Ban Needed
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Members of the Gang of Six, the lawmakers of the Senate Finance Committee who were at work with Senator Max Baucus on legislation that could become the main health care reform vehicle, have said no to his legislation at this point because of concerns about abortion funding.
Christian Doctors Group Gives Obama Petition to Keep Abortion Out of Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- As the leader of a coalition of pro-life groups, an organization for Christian doctors and medical professionals has sent a letter to President Barack Obama informing him that 10,000 people have signed a petition it sponsored urging him and Congress to protect conscience rights and stop abortion mandates.
Poll Shows Support for Pro-Abortion Health Care Bill Falling After Obama Speech
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The bump that the pro-abortion health care plan in Congress received from President Barack Obama's speech last week has already subsided. A new Rasmussen survey shows the opposition to the plan has returned to the pre-speech levels its surveys showed.
Politifact Verifies Obama Statements Make Abortion in Health Care Bill Likely
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Another independent fact-checking web site has verified that pro-life advocates are right when they say the health care bills President Barack Obama supporters will result in abortion funding. This time, Politifact says Republican leader John Boehner is correct in his assertions.
Obama Won't Meet With Pro-Life Democrat to Discuss Abortion, Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The pro-life Democrat who says he had 40 Democrats who will vote against the health care bill in the House because it funds abortions can't get a meeting with President Barack Obama. Rep. Bart Stupak, in a new interview, talks more about how the pro-life Democrats can hold up the pro-abortion bill, HR 3200.
Poll Shows More Support for Pro-Abortion Health Care Bills After Obama Speech
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new poll shows more support for the pro-abortion health care bills in Congress following President Barack Obama's speech last week. Obama forcefully promoted the bills in a campaign-style speech and he and hit staff have been hitting the television circuit and visited states to build support.
Catholic Bishops Differ From Pro-Life Response to Obama Abortion Funding Claim
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Last week, President Barack Obama said in his prime time speech on health care "reform" that he doesn't want abortion funding included in the final bill that Congress may approve. Most pro-life groups greeted Obama's claims with guffaws and sarcastic laughter, but the nation's Catholics bishops didn't.
Sebelius Says Obama Will Change Bill to Ban Abortion Funding, Pro-Lifers Doubtful
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In a weekend interview, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said President Barack Obama wants a change in the language of the main House health care "reform" bill to ensure it doesn't allow taxpayer-funded abortions. However, a pro-life group that has exposed the abortion funding is doubtful that will happen.
White House Will Meet With Skeptical Pro-Life Leader on Abortion, Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- White House officials this week will meet with a pro-life leader to discuss the problems of abortion funding in the health care bills pending in Congress. Americans United for Life president Charmaine Yoest will meet with pro-abortion Obama administration officials, but she doesn't expect significant results.
President Obama Waits Two Days to Release Statement on Shooting of Pro-Lifer
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- President Barack Obama waited over 48 hours before finally releasing a very short statement condemning the Friday shooting of pro-life advocate James Pouillon. in hours of the shooting of late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller, Obama had a statement, but he drug he feet on this incident.
Health Care Bills Don't Offer Conscience Protections on Abortion Obama Claims
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- President Barack Obama told the nation Wednesday night that he wants to ensure conscience protections for pro-life medical workers are in place in the health care bills in Congress. The Obama administration should get to work if it wants that to happen since the bills don't fully protect medical professionals.
Obama Speech May Open Reconciliation to Force Pro-Abortion Health Care Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The speech President Barack Obama gave on Wednesday night didn't win him many supporters for his pro-abortion health care bills among Republicans. But it may have lit a fire under Democrats enough to prompt them to reconsider using the controversial reconciliation tactic.
CNN Spins Poll Following Obama Speech Favoring Pro-Abortion Health Care Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- CNN has earned itself significant criticism following a poll it conducted after President Barack Obama's speech touting the pro-abortion health care bills. CNN manipulated the number of Republicans and Democrats in the poll to make it appear the speech went over well with the American public.
Pro-Life Members of Congress Take Issue With Obama on Abortion Funding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In a Thursday press conference, several pro-life members of Congress took issue with President Barack Obama's health care speech. They said Obama was being disingenuous by saying the bills in Congress do not fund abortions and they challenged him to support a real abortion funding ban.
Void the Abortion Mandate Campaign Launched by Coalition of Pro-Life Groups
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The coalition of pro-life groups that launched the Stop the Abortion Mandate is back with a renewed campaign, Void The Abortion Mandate. The new campaign is a concerted effort to get pro-life advocates to contact Congress and urge removing the abortion funding from the health care bills.
Poll: Majority of Americans Oppose Abortion Funding in Health Care Reform
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new national poll should give guidance to President Barack Obama and members of Congress who are trying to hide the taxpayer-funding of abortion contained in the current health care reform bills. The survey finds Americans strongly oppose government funding of abortions.
Pro-Life Democrat Promises Again: No Abortion Funding Ban, No Health Care Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The leader of the caucus of pro-life Democrats in the House is repeating the promise he made over the summer. If the pro-abortion Democratic leaders fail to include language to prevent abortion funding in the government-run health care bill, he and his colleagues will block the legislation.
Obama Misleads on Federal Abortion Conscience Clause in Health Care Speech
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Although members of Congress and the public were focused on abortion funding and other political issues during President Barack Obama's health care speech, some observers have another reason to think, "You lie," when it comes to protecting the rights of heath care workers.
President Obama "Lies" on Abortion Funding During Health Care Reform Speech
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- During his health care reform speech last night, President Barack Obama faced one member of Congress who said he told a "lie" about one section of the government-run health care plan. Now, pro-life advocates are calling Obama on the carpet for misrepresenting the abortion funding in the current bills.
Next Abortion-Health Care Battle Could Begin on Baucus Senate Bill September 21
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- After President Barack Obama delivers his health care speech to Congress tonight, the next battle over health care "reform" and abortion funding could take place in two weeks. That's when a Senate committee is slated to debate an alternative bill Senator Max Baucus has proposed.
Planned Parenthood: Keep Abortion in Health Care, Force Taxpayer Funding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Planned Parenthood is the nation's largest abortion business but, when it comes to the health care debate and public policy, it rarely talks about abortion. Leading officials normally focus on the less controversial women's health care but one staffer is unusually frank in a new blog post.
Pro-Life Physician to Give Republican Response to Obama Health Care Speech
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-life physician who is a member of Congress from Louisiana has been tapped to give the Republican response to President Barack Obama's health care speech tonight. Rep. Charles Boustany is a cardiothoracic surgeon who has a perfect pro-life voting record in Congress.
Obama Expected to Endorse Pro-Abortion Public Option in Health Care Speech
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- When President Barack Obama gives a make-or-break speech on health care reform tonight, he is expected to endorse the public option. That is the government-run plan that is a major component of the health care restructuring bills in Congress that open the door to massive taxpayer funding of abortions.
Reid and Pelosi Tell Obama They Have Votes for Pro-Abortion Health Care Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- President Barack Obama met with the pro-abortion leaders of the House and Senate, Nancy Pelosi and harry Reid, today. The meeting came in advance of his major speech tomorrow urging Congress to approve a pro-abortion health care "reform" bill.
New Report Exposes Forced Abortions, 64 Percent of Women Feel Pressure
Springfield, IL (LifeNews.com) -- A new report issued today focuses on the epidemic of forced abortions in the United States. The Elliot Institute, an Illinois-based organization that researches abortion's impact on women, finds as many as 64 percent of women say they have felt pressure to have an abortion.
Care Net Pregnancy Center Conference to Give Boost to Groups Helping Women
Balitmore, MD (LifeNews.com) -- The economic downturn has been difficult for nonprofit groups like the crisis pregnancy centers that are helping women with abortion alternatives. But representatives at Care Net tell LifeNews.com that pregnancy center leaders are energized as they head to the group's annual national conference.
Pro-Life Advocates to Pray at White House for 27 Hours Against Abortion Funding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A group of pro-life advocates will spend 27 hours praying at the White House against health care "reform" bills that would make Americans fund hundreds of thousands of abortions. The 27 hour prayer vigil is part of a national campaign called "Abortion is Not Health Care."
Surgeon Says Abortion Ups Breast Cancer Risk, Pregnancy Helps Lower It
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A prominent breast cancer surgeon and professor has written a new article for a medical publication saying that abortion increases a woman's risk of contracting breast cancer. On the other hand, miscarriage has no effect while a full-term pregnancy lowers the breast cancer risk.
Christian Band BarlowGirl Hits on Women's Post-Abortion Pain in Song Tears Fall
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The popular all-girl Christian rock band BarlowGirl hits on the emotional pain women frequently experience following in an abortion in a new song. The track "Tears Fall" off of their new album "Love and War" is a reminder that abortion hurts women as well as unborn children.
Pro-Abortion Surgeon General Pick Unconfirmed as Health Care Debate Continues
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The debate over a pro-abortion, government-run health care bill is continuing but someone who could be a major player in the discussion remains outside of it. President Barack Obama's nominee for Surgeon General, pro-abortion Alabama physician Regina Benjamin, remains unconfirmed for the post.
House Democrats Key to Future of Pro-Abortion Government-Run Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- As members of Congress return from their summer recess and meetings with millions of Americans are who are upset that a massive pro-abortion government-run health care bill is in the works, pro-life and moderate House Democrats appear to be the key to the future of any legislation.
Catholics for Choice Backs Pro-Abortion Health Care Bills After Bishops' Caution
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-abortion "Catholic" group has issued a statement supporting the pro-abortion health care bills in Congress on the heels of concerns from the nation's Catholic bishops. "Catholics for Choice" admits that it is out of step with the leaders of the Church, who are worried about abortion funding.
Senate Must Deal With Obama's Pro-Abortion Nominations After August Recess
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With members of the Senate heading back to Washington this week after their August recess, the abortion-health care debate is most prominent on their minds. However, they Senate must eventually tackle the pro-abortion nominations President Barack Obama has made.
Key Senator Submits Compromise Health Care Bill, Obama Wants Public Option
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A key senator has submitted a so-called compromise bill he hopes will become the main health care restructuring legislation in the Senate given the intense opposition to the current pro-abortion bill. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama on Monday said he is not backing down on the public option.
Fake Pro-Life Group Third Way Claims Health Care Bills Will Reduce Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The fake pro-life group Third Way is pushing a disingenuous argument that the government-run health care plans Congress is considering would somehow reduce abortions even though it could open the door to funding hundreds of thousands of abortions annually.
