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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: gag rule

gag rule stories: 2 news summaries

Vatican Blasts Obama Policy
on Abortion

Backers say plan promotes women's health, fights AIDS

Jan 25, 09 2:24 PM CST
(Newser) - The Vatican today condemned President Obama's move to give federal funding to international groups that include abortions and abortion counseling with health care, the BBC reports. A Vatican official said the policy dealt a blow to those fighting "the slaughter of the innocents." Supporters of the move say... More »

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Barack Obama • abortion • women's health • Vatican • Obama administration • President Obama • gag rule • family planning

(Newser) - President Obama today overturned the “gag rule” prohibiting the US from funding groups that provide abortions or abortion counseling overseas, Reuters reports. The policy has been enforced and rescinded depending on the Oval Office occupant since it was instituted under President Reagan. Unlike yesterday's high-profile signing ceremony, today's executive... More »

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abortion • pregnancy • Planned Parenthood • funding • aid programs • humanitarian aid • George W. Bush • Obama administration • President Obama • gag rule • family planning • Mexico City Policy • NGOs

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