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19 hrs ago | Lowell Sun

Don't let abortion destroy health-care reform

For some years, Democrats have denounced parodies casting their party as utterly closed to the views of those who oppose abortion.

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Related Topix: Abortion, US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Bart Stupak, Democrat, Representative Brad Ellsworth, Nancy Pelosi, Opinion

Friday | MSNBC

Clift: Both Parties Abandon Women's Rights

The only party worse for women than Democrats is Republicans. NovA 13, 2009 Clarification : This story originally stated that Rep.

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Related Topix: US News, Pete Sessions, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, Democrat, Abortion, Frank Pallone

Friday | Atlantic Monthly

Stupak Fights Back

Rep. Bart Stupak's abortion amendment, which passed Saturday night just before the House approved its comprehensive health care reform legislation, has set off a firestorm of criticism from pro-choice lawmakers and interest groups, and it's being viewed as a coup for pro-lifers in Congress.

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Related Topix: Abortion, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Bart Stupak, Democrat, Steny Hoyer

Thu Nov 12, 2009

The CW Washington, WDCW-TV

The Congress of Catholic Bishops

Consider this scenario. After months of debate, the national legislature is set to cast a historic vote.

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Related Topix: Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Abortion, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, California

Santa Barbara Independent

Health Care Win, Pro-Choice Loss

The law of unintended consequences walloped Democrats in the key congressional vote on health-care reform over the weekend, as internal warring over abortion split the party - despite the best efforts of Rep.

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Related Topix: Abortion, US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Diana DeGette, Bart Stupak, Nancy Pelosi

Truthdig

Dona t Let Abortion Destroy Health Care Reform

For some years, Democrats have denounced parodies casting their party as utterly closed to the views of those who oppose abortion.

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Related Topix: Abortion, US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Bart Stupak, Democrat, Representative Brad Ellsworth, Nancy Pelosi

MediLexicon

Opinion Pieces Address Women's Health Issues In Health Reform Debate

"Since the recession began, dozens of women have made emergency appointments with me because they have been laid off and are on the brink of losing their health insurance," she continues.

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Related Topix: Women's Health, Health, Health Insurance, North Dakota, North Dakota Government, Abortion, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Tue Nov 10, 2009

Cybercast News Service

Obama Has Said Health Bill Won't Fund Abortion, But White House Won't ...

Even though President Obama has repeatedly said that the health care bill will not allow federal funding of abortion, White House Spokesman Robert Gibbs failed three times yesterday to answer reporters' questions about whether the president supports an amendment to the bill approved by the House Saturday that would prohibit federal funds from going ...

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Related Topix: Abortion, US News, Health Insurance, Health, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Bart Stupak, Democrat, 2008 Presidential Election

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Medical News Today

Antiabortion-Rights Lawmakers Using Health Reform To Interfere With...

Main Category: Abortion Also Included In: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance Article Date: 09 Nov 2009 - 2:00 PST Although there "is very little to like about private health insurance as it exists today," it "does have one advantage over health insurance funded by the federal government" in that women can "use it to pay for an abortion," ...

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Bart Stupak, Democrat, Health

Los Angeles Times

Real-time politics

Seven years ago this month, the captured Beltway snipers -- John Allen Muhammad, 41, and his accomplice, Lee Boyd Malvo, 17 -- were in federal custody, accused of 16 shootings and 10 murders.

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Related Topix: Washington, DC, Death Penalty, US News, Gary Miller, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Sun Nov 08, 2009

The Huffington Post

Compromise Reached On Health Care Bill: Anti-Abortion Amendment To Be Given Floor Vote

As the House of Representatives inches toward a final vote on comprehensive health care reform this weekend -- the most dramatic domestic policy debate in several generations, a reorganization of a sixth of the economy - the only thing the parties can talk about is abortion and immigration.

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Related Topix: Abortion, US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Lynn Woolsey, Henry Waxman, Representative Brad Ellsworth

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Reuters

U.S. House backs anti-abortion amendment

The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Saturday to tighten a ban against using federal funds to finance abortions under the proposed Democratic healthcare reform legislation.

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Related Topix: Abortion, US News, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Diana DeGette, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Bart Stupak

The Huffington Post

"I Object": Tom Price Tries To Shut Down Democratic Congresswomen

On Saturday morning, a group of House Republicans -- led by Rep. Tom Price -- attempted to stop the Democratic Women's Caucus from making their arguments about how the health bill would benefit women by screaming over them.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Tom Price, Democrat, John Dingell, Representative Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio

Think Progress

GOP Gone Wild: Unruly Republicans Silence Women Lawmakers With Screams, Shouts, And Delay Tactics

This morning, the House began consideration of the rule for debate of the House health care bill.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Tom Price, Democrat, Representative Mary Jo Kilroy, John Dingell

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Fox News

The Great Schism of 2009

Perhaps ita s fitting that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi co-hosted a luncheon at the Capitol this week to honor Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Henry Waxman, Democrat, Nancy Pelosi, Joe Baca, Religion, Orthodox Church, Immigration Reform

Free Republic

Christie takes slight lead over Corzine: poll

With one day to go before the closely watched New Jersey governor's race, Republican challenger Chris Christie has taken a slight lead over Gov.

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Related Topix: US News, US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Ledger Dispatch

Abortion funding a sticking point in House health care bill

Would abortions be easier or harder to obtain under the health care overhaul legislation that the House of Representatives is likely to consider later this week? It depends on how one interprets the bill.

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Related Topix: Abortion, Healthcare Law, Law, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Bart Stupak, Democrat, Steny Hoyer

Wed Nov 04, 2009

MinnPost.com

Abortion issue could unravel House health-care reform bill

The House is gearing up for floor action on health-care reform as early as this weekend.

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Related Topix: Abortion, Healthcare Law, Law, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Bart Stupak, Democrat, Nancy Pelosi

MediLexicon

Democrats Still Face Roadblocks To Health Reform: Abortion, Immigration

Though House leaders say they'd like a health reform bill vote by Friday, some Democrats are threatening to block its passage over the issue of abortion.

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform, US News, Rosa DeLauro, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Representative Brad Ellsworth, Health

Conservative News Service

White House Not Planning to Ask Congressional Democrats to Adopt...

Rep. Bart Stupak speaks to students on steps of Capitol. The leading pro-life Democrat in the House of Representatives said he has spoken with the White House and House Democratic leaders in recent days about his amendment to explicitly prohibit abortion funding in the health care reform bill, but there is still no agreement, and he still intends ...

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Bart Stupak, Democrat, Nancy Pelosi, Abortion, 2008 Presidential Election

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