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Ohio Pro-Life Group Issues 2010 Election Endorsements, Backs Portman, Kasich
Columbus, OH (LifeNews.com) -- Ohio Right to Life issues its 2010 general election endorsements today with a slate of pro-life candidates led by Bob Portman and John Kasich. The endorsements for Ohio's federal and state candidates were released today and the group will announce endorsements for state legislature later.
Gallup Poll Finds More Americans Pro-Life Than Pro-Abortion, The "New Normal"
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Gallup released the results of a new survey confirming, for the third time in the last year, that more Americans call themselves pro-life than "pro-choice" on abortion. That's enough for the respected polling firm to say a pro-life majority is the "new normal" in the United States.
Report: Elena Kagan Has History of Working for Pro-Abortion Judges, Politicians
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new report issued from a national pro-life organization shows Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan has a history of working for pro-abortion judges and politicians. Released today, a memo from Americans United for Life provides more ammunition for pro-life lawmakers to oppose her nomination.
Women Deliver Conference Partners With United Nations to Promote Abortion
New York, NY (LifeNews.com/CFAM) -- Next month in Washington, DC, abortion advocates will team up with UN agencies and corporate sponsors to host the Women Deliver 2 conference. A follow-up to the first conference held in London in October 2007, next month�s meeting is shaping up to be a bigger money grab than its predecessor.
Missouri Could Become Next State to Opt Out of Abortion Funding in Health Care
Jefferson City, MO (LifeNews.com) -- Missouri could become the next state to opt out of abortion funding under the pro-abortion health care bill President Barack Obama signed into law. Arizona and Tennessee have already seen similar legislation signed into law while two other states have approved bills that have yet to be signed.
Florida Governor Charlie Crist Likely to Veto Bill for Pre-Abortion Ultrasound
Tallahassee, FL (LifeNews.com) -- Florida Governor Charlie Crist says he will likely veto a pro-life bill that helps women by allowing them a chance to see an ultrasound of their unborn child before an abortion. Although ultrasounds are routinely done before an abortion, abortion facilities don't always allow women to see them.
Proper Palliative Sedation Not Same as Assisted Suicide's "Terminal Sedation"
The assisted suicide movement is ever about blurring vital distinctions and deconstructing crucial definitions. One target has been the proper pain control technique known as palliative sedation, a rarely required procedure in which patients near death are sedated to control pain or other symptoms such as severe agitation or air hunger that cannot be alleviated in any other manner.
Students for Life Sponsors Pro-Life Petition Against Pro-Abortion Elena Kagan
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Students for Life of America, the national pro-life organization for college and university students, is sponsoring a web site and petition to rally pro-life advocates against the nomination of pro-abortion Solicitor General Elena Kagan for the open Supreme Court position.
Planned Parenthood Opens Houston Abortion Business, Largest in Nation
Houston, TX (LifeNews.com) -- Planned Parenthood, yesterday, officially opened its massive new Houston regional headquarters in what is considered the largest abortion business in the nation. Planned Parenthood of Houston's new "super center" abortion facility is equipped to do abortions that officials say will be done on babies through 19 weeks into pregnancy.