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Senate protects pro-lifers in bankruptcy reform
The Senate defeated March 8 a measure to prevent pro-life protesters from filing for bankruptcy when they are fined by courts.
The pro-life victory came on an amendment offered by Sen. more »
by: Tom Strode - Mar 15, 2005 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Religious Liberty
U.N. General Assembly OKs nonbinding cloning ban
The United Nations General Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution March 8 calling on its members to enact comprehensive bans on human cloning. more »
by: Tom Strode - Mar 15, 2005 - topic(s): Life, Cloning, Stem-Cell Research
Congress, Bush act, but Schiavo’s life in balance
Congress passed and President Bush signed into law expedited legislation seeking to extend the life of Terri Schiavo, but a federal judge and appeals court have rejected efforts to have her feeding tube reconnected. more »
by: Tom Strode - Mar 15, 2005 - topic(s): Life, Citizenship, Legislation, Social Issues
Senate passes ban on genetic discrimination
The Senate approved in a 98-0 vote Feb. 17 a bill to restrict insurance companies and employers from discriminating against Americans based on their genetic information. more »
by: Tom Strode - Feb 28, 2005 - topic(s): Life, Citizenship, Legislation
NARAL withdraws opposition to pain bill
NARAL Pro-choice America has withdrawn its opposition to the Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act, which would require that women be informed about the pain their unborn children will experience if they undergo late-term abortions. more »
by: Tom Strode - Feb 28, 2005 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Social Issues
Justices reject request to review Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court declined Feb. 22 a request to reconsider its 1973 opinion legalizing abortion.
Without comment, the justices refused to grant a review in a case involving the woman whose challenge of a Texas law resulted in all state laws against abortion being overturned. more »
by: Tom Strode - Feb 28, 2005 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National, Social Issues
High court to rule on assisted suicide case
The Supreme Court will decide if the federal government can prevent drugs from being used in assisted suicides.
The high court announced Feb. more »
by: Tom Strode - Feb 28, 2005 - topic(s): Life, End-of-Life Issues, Suicide
U.N. panel OKs call for ban on human cloning
The United Nations’ legal committee passed Feb. 18 a resolution calling on all countries to enact comprehensive bans on human cloning.
The panel voted 71-35, with 43 abstentions, to urge U.N. more »
by: Tom Strode - Feb 28, 2005 - topic(s): Life, Cloning
FDA delays decision on ‘morning-after’ pill
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration failed to meet a Jan. 21 deadline for making a decision about over-the-counter (OTC) sale of a “morning-after” pill that many pro-life advocates oppose as an abortifacient. more »
by: Tom Strode - Feb 15, 2005 - topic(s): Life, Abortion
Rejection of ‘Choose Life’ license plate stands
The Supreme Court permitted a lower court ruling against South Carolina’s pro-life license plate to remain in effect Jan. 24, thereby allowing conflicting opinions at the appellate level. more »
by: Tom Strode - Jan 31, 2005 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Religious Liberty