Posts Tagged ‘Abortion’

China faces bride shortage by 2020

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Some 24 million Chinese men of marrying age will find themselves lacking wives in 2020, partly because of the country’s one-child policy, which has led to the abortion of female fetuses, state media said Monday.

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Steep rise in Down’s pregnancies

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

The number of Down’s syndrome pregnancies has risen by over 70% in the last twenty years, but the abortion rate has also risen.

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On the road, Obama touts health plan – Philadelphia Inquirer

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

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On the road, Obama touts health plan
Philadelphia Inquirer
In a campaign-style event in Minnesota, he asked supporters for help. It's time "to close the deal," an official said. By Ceci Connolly MINNEAPOLIS – Recapturing the energy of his brightest days on the campaign trail, President Obama attempted
In Health Care Battle, a Truce on AbortionNew York Times
Obama rallies Minneapolis crowd for healthcare reformLos Angeles Times
Obama Pledges to Fight Opponents of Health-Care Overhaul PlanBloomberg
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Obama Pledges to Fight Opponents of Health-Care Overhaul Plan – Bloomberg

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

Telegraph.co.uk
Obama Pledges to Fight Opponents of Health-Care Overhaul Plan
Bloomberg
Sept. 13 (Bloomberg) — President Barack Obama, saying the US has never been closer to overhauling health care, promised yesterday to fight back against opponents and special interests working to defeat the effort.
In Health Care Battle, a Truce on AbortionNew York Times
Obama rallies Minneapolis crowd for healthcare reformLos Angeles Times
Thousands rally with or against ObamaAustin American-Statesman
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In Health Care Battle, a Truce on Abortion – New York Times

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

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In Health Care Battle, a Truce on Abortion
New York Times
“And one more misunderstanding I want to clear up: Under our plan, no federal dollars will be used to fund abortion, and federal conscience laws will remain in place.” Did that apparently unqualified statement by President Obama to a
Obama rallies Minneapolis crowd for healthcare reformLos Angeles Times
Obama Speaks Out on Health CareCBS News
Health care reform issues: Getting past the screamingNewsday
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Obama to push health care plan at Minnesota rally – The Associated Press

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

Times Online
Obama to push health care plan at Minnesota rally
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, citing new government data showing that nearly half of all Americans live without health insurance in a 10-year period, says the situation will only worsen without the overhaul legislation he wants Congress to send
Adding up costs for health planChicago Tribune
It's Simple: Medicare for AllWashington Post
In Health Care Battle, a Truce on AbortionNew York Times
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Weekly remarks: John Cornyn on 9/11; Obama on, of course, healthcare – Los Angeles Times

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

Times Online
Weekly remarks: John Cornyn on 9/11; Obama on, of course, healthcare
Los Angeles Times
Eight years ago, the American people experienced the worst terrorist attacks in our history. On September 11, 2001, thousands of innocent people lost their lives in the fields of Pennsylvania, and in the ruins of the Pentagon and the fallen towers of
Adding up costs for health planChicago Tribune
In Health Care Battle, a Truce on AbortionNew York Times
'Special Report' Panel Reacts to Obama's Health Care AddressFOXNews
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Med Center ceos examine health care reform – Houston Chronicle

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

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Med Center ceos examine health care reform
Houston Chronicle
In Houston, we see both the failure and the promise of the US health care system. Almost one-third of our residents have no insurance, the highest percentage for any major city in the country.
It's Simple: Medicare for AllWashington Post
In Health Care Battle, a Truce on AbortionNew York Times
House plans to admonish Rep. Wilson over outburstThe Associated Press
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Health care at center of US Senate race – Boston Globe

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

New York Times
Health care at center of US Senate race
Boston Globe
As a growing field emerges in the race to fill Edward M. Kennedy's US Senate seat, the white-hot debate over the nation's health care system is already shaping up to be a defining issue in the Democratic primary campaign.
Senate committee tackles illegal immigrant healthcare concernsLos Angeles Times
Med Center ceos examine health care reformHouston Chronicle
In Health Care Battle, a Truce on AbortionNew York Times
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In Health Care Battle, a Truce on Abortion – New York Times

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

ABC News
In Health Care Battle, a Truce on Abortion
New York Times
“And one more misunderstanding I want to clear up: Under our plan, no federal dollars will be used to fund abortion, and federal conscience laws will remain in place.” Did that apparently unqualified statement by President Obama to a
House plans to admonish Rep. Wilson over outburstThe Associated Press
Congressman's outburst shakes up contestMiamiHerald.com
Obama takes health care pitch on roadBoston Globe
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Dems answer Obama’s call for action on health care – The Associated Press

Friday, September 11th, 2009

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Dems answer Obama's call for action on health care
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders wrestling with health care legislation are confronting a host of knotty issues such as medical malpractice, abortion, illegal immigrants and Medicaid, all the while predicting passage of sweeping health care legislation
Young adults a key to health care reformBaltimore Sun
Some Democrats still undecided on Obama planBoston Globe
Congress Faces Backlash Whether Overhaul Passes Or NotWall Street Journal
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Melancon To Challenge Vitter For Sena… – WDSU

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

The Times-Picayune – NOLA.com
Melancon To Challenge Vitter For Senate Seat
WDSU
NEW ORLEANS — Rep. Charlie Melancon, a Democrat from coastal southeastern Louisiana, says he'll challenge first-term US Sen. David Vitter, a Republican in next year's elections. Touting himself as an anti-abortion, pro-gun centrist and a member of the
Rep. Charlie Melancon to run for Senate against David VitterThe Times-Picayune – NOLA.com
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House Democratic leaders: No health vote before August recess – CNN

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

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House Democratic leaders: No health vote before August recess
CNN
WASHINGTON (CNN) — House Democratic leaders conceded Monday that concerns raised by fiscally conservative Democrats known as Blue Dogs will prevent the chamber from voting on a health care reform bill before its August recess begins at the end of the
Key Lawmakers Restart Health-Care TalksWashington Post
Healthcare debate's next hurdle: abortionLos Angeles Times
Core Issues Still Divide Democrats in the HouseWall Street Journal
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Senators Progress as House Delays Again on Health Bill – New York Times

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Washington Post
Senators Progress as House Delays Again on Health Bill
New York Times
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators on Monday reported progress toward agreement on a compromise health care overhaul while the House speaker suggested that any House vote on a health plan would be delayed until
Key Lawmakers Restart Health-Care TalksWashington Post
Healthcare debate's next hurdle: abortionLos Angeles Times
Democrats cite CBO to boost healthcare caseReuters
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Health Policy Now Carved Out at a More Centrist Table – New York Times

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Reuters
Health Policy Now Carved Out at a More Centrist Table
New York Times
WASHINGTON — On the agenda is the revamping of the American health care system, possibly the most complex legislation in modern history. But on the table, in a conference room where the bill is being hashed out
Healthcare debate's next hurdle: abortionLos Angeles Times
Democrats cite CBO to boost healthcare caseReuters
Core Issues Still Divide Democrats in the HouseWall Street Journal
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