UNITED STATES AMA Conscience clause Chicago-The American Medical Association is attempting to tread a middle ground between abortion supporters and those advocating conscience clause legislation for health care workers. At its annual meeting June 16 in Chicago, the AMA adopted a resolution calling on U.S. hospitals to provide sterilization and contraception services, while protecting workers whose religious views are opposed to such practices. The amendment comes as the result of the consolidation of many hospital services that would see the merging of ... (Continue reading)
Private genome research advancing NEW YORK - A Maryland-based research organization has taken the next step in sequencing the human genome, in effect creating a blueprint for the human DNA molecule. The company, Celera Genomics Group, revealed in early April that its have gone to the next level in decoding the human life's basic, but complex molecule. DNA research has generated tremendous debate on patents on human genome information. Celera is proceeding independently despite ... (Continue reading)
Congress investigates fetal parts sales More young people standing up for life California abortionist's licence suspended Fox network forbids Drudge showing prebornInvestigation of fetal parts sales The House of Representatives has passed a measure urging its members to investigate whether private companies are violating federal law by profiting from the sale of fetal parts used in medical research. Congress had lifted a ban on federally funded research involving fetal tissue ... (Continue reading)
Harming pre-born child criminalized ‘Forbes strengthens pro-life stance Partial-birth abortion bans celebrated Planned Parenthood could make big bucks off baby parts Harming preborn child criminalized The legislative director of National Right to Life characterized as "helpful" the House of Representatives recent decision to make it a crime to harm a preborn child during the commission of a violent act against a pregnant woman. "Anything that makes people think about the unborn ... (Continue reading)
A compendium of life- and family-related news from south of the border Baby parts being sold for profit Pro-abortion groups tied to scandal Forbes sees end of abortion on demand Committee okays rights for the unborn Earlier abortions hailed Tabs kept on pro-life movement Rock for Life attacks Lilith Fair Baby parts being sold for profit Texas-based Life Decisions International has issued a video quoting a pro-life "spy" ... (Continue reading)
A compendium of life- and family-related news from south of the border Bauer says Bush disappoints on pro-life Coalition opposes stem cell research Cardinal leads pro-life demonstration Texas seen as ‘most anti-choice' state Steep decline in Michigan abortions Nurses quit over ‘morning-after' pill Baird a fixture at pro-life convention $10 million to population control Bauer says Bush disappoints on pro-life Republican presidential candidate Gary Bauer ... (Continue reading)
A compendium of life- and family-related news from south of the border Republicans soften on abortion Some observers are suggesting the U.S. Republican Party is becoming increasingly divided over abortion as the process to select its candidate for the year 2000 presidential election accelerates. The Washington Post, for example, recently noted that front-runner George W. Bush - arguably a pro-life supporter - is a political realist who recognizes that in politics, ... (Continue reading)
A compendium of life- and family-related news from south of the border Forbes pushes abortion ban Operation Save America a quiet success Guard says pro-lifers well-behaved Teen birth rates falling Barbara Willke retires Pro-abortionists fear losing ‘choice' Aborted baby lived for three hours Dr. Laura slams abortion Forbes pushes abortion ban Republican presidential hopeful Steve Forbes is continuing to court the pro-life vote among his party's members, urging Americans ... (Continue reading)
Controversy over ‘pro-life' designation Hillary Clinton to face pro-life protests Charlton Heston addresses culture war Mormons oppose most abortions Oregon suicide stats released Nurses less tolerant of abortion Pro-life obstetrician loses lawsuit Robertson back at Christian Coalition Charges against abortionist stayed Controversy over ‘pro-life' designation A decision by the National Right to Life Committee, the largest U.S. pro-life organization, to certify possible presidential candidate George W. Bush as "pro-life" has ... (Continue reading)
$100 million award in lawsuit Clintons renew support for abortion Abortionist, administrator indicted Duncan jailed and fined Bauer running for president ‘Unite for Life' campaign announced Bill would make killing unborn a crime $100 million award in lawsuit... (Continue reading)
A compendium of life- and family-related news from south of the border Abortion rate held steady in '96 The rate of abortions in the United States held steady in 1996, at its lowest level in two decades, according to the Atlanta-based Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. There were 1,221,585 abortions that year (or 314 per 1,000 live births), representing a rate of 20 abortions per 1,000 women in the 14-44 age range. The rate was an increase of less than ... (Continue reading)