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Today at 8:40 AM  House takes up far-reaching bill to ban almost all abortions after 20 weeks

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Obama reverses course on morning-after pill; critic sees him 'caving to political pressure'

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Groups with tax-exempt status must have educational, charitable, religious or other charitable purposes and cannot be involved in elections or engage in substantial lobbying activity.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Updated with video: US Senate candidate, Missouri congressman Todd Akin stirs outcry with comments on rape, pregnancy

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  Idaho doctor-lawyer's strange strategy in lawsuit targeting anti-abortion laws raises eyebrows

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Life-at-fertilization ballot props still sought in 6 states after 1 defeated in Mississippi

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  Mississippi voting on measure that could fuel national abortion debate; also picking new governor

Tuesday, June 07, 2011  Jilted ex-boyfriend puts up abortion billboard that sparks free speech, privacy court battle

Tuesday, April 05, 2011  File shows FBI investigated many threats against slain Kansas abortion provider

Thursday, January 20, 2011  Updated with video. Philadelphia abortion doctor charged with 8 murders, including 7 babies killed with scissors.

Friday, January 22, 2010  January 22 is the 37th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

Monday, March 09, 2009  President Barack Obama signed a bill that allows federal taxpayer dollars to fund broader research on embryonic stem cells.