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Sotomayor lays out judicial philosophy, denies bias in 'wise... Jul 14 2009 12:36PM
Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor is
laying out her judicial philosophy and defending herself against
suggestions that some of her past remarks show racial bias.
As her Senate confirmation moved into the question-and-answer
phase this mornin
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| Wise Latina...Obama on unemployment...Racial gap in education... Jul 14 2009 11:05AM
Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor says her
remark suggesting that a "wise Latina" might be able to make
better decisions than a white man has left a wrong impression. She
told the Senate Judiciary Committee this morning that the law
determines ho
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| WASHINGTON (AP) CORRECTS: Sonia Sotomayor calls abortion rights under R... Jul 14 2009 11:05AM
CORRECTS: Sonia Sotomayor calls abortion
rights under Roe versus Wade settled precedent. (Corrects
APNewsAlert that said she called abortion rights under Roe versus
wade 'settled law'.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Re
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| WASHINGTON (AP) Sonia Sotomayor calls abortion rights under Roe versus ... Jul 14 2009 10:02AM
Sonia Sotomayor calls abortion rights under
Roe versus Wade 'settled law'
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
APNP 07-14-09 0958CDT
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| Abortion case plaintiff arrested at Senate hearing Jul 13 2009 4:48PM
The plaintiff in Roe v. Wade, who became an
anti-abortion protester in recent years, was among four protesters
arrested Monday for disrupting Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court
confirmation hearing.
Better known as "Jane Roe," 61-year-old Norma McC
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| Update on the latest in religion news: Jul 13 2009 2:41AM
Anti-abortion protesters have prayed and
chanted outside the Supreme Court on the eve of this week's Senate
confirmation hearings for Sonia Sotomayor.
The group of about 15 protesters included Norma McCorvey, the
"Roe" of Roe versus Wade, who af
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| Obama wades into abortion debate...Sri Lankans celebrate...Brute... May 17 2009 2:07PM
President Barack Obama is wading in the
abortion debate. He's making the commencement address this
afternoon at the University of Notre Dame, where more than 200
abortion opponents protested outside the school's front gate today.
At least five were
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| Arrests at Notre Dame...Balky bolt impedes Hubble repair... May 17 2009 12:57PM
Police have taken at least five people
into custody today at protests against President Barack Obama's
commencement address at the University of Notre Dame. Those
arrested include Norma McCorvey, the plaintiff identified as
"Roe" in the Roe v. Wade S
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| Abortion opponents arrested at Notre Dame May 17 2009 12:08PM
At least five people have been led away
in handcuffs during anti-abortion demonstrations before President
Barack Obama's commencement address at the University of Notre
Dame.
At noon Sunday, more than 200 abortion opponents stood at the
school'
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| Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:... May 17 2009 4:05AM
Part prayer, part protest. There's an
all-night vigil by people protesting President Barack Obama's
commencement address later today at Notre Dame.
They say their prayers are for the president to change his
support for abortion rights and embryo
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Legislature on Abortion Apr 3 2009 10:59PM
One of the most controversial bills this session has been defeated..
A proposal to give human rights to a fertilized egg has failed in the Senate.
The bill considered a persons life to begin at conception.
It's been a very controversial bill sin
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Life defining bill defeated Apr 3 2009 7:08PM
One of the most controversial bills this session has been defeated..
A proposal to give human rights to a fertilized egg has failed in the Senate.
The bill considered a persons life to begin at conception.
It's been a very controversial
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| Update on the latest in religion news: Mar 25 2009 2:42AM
AP-Religion Roundup
Update on the latest in religion news:
Obama-Notre Dame
Bishop whose diocese includes Notre Dame to boycott Obama speech
SOUTH BEND, Indiana (AP) The Roman Catholic bishop whose
diocese includes the University
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Abortion Bill Debate Mar 16 2009 11:42PM
Maria Lancaster made a trip all the way from Seattle, Washington
to tell North Dakota lawmakers a life begins not at birth but as a fertilized egg.
She testified during a senate committee hearing on a proposed bill that defines when life begins.
Mi
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The Debate Over When Life Begins Mar 16 2009 7:05PM
The goal of a proposed bill is to stop abortion in North Dakota but goes about it in a unique way... Could it be a loop hole in the Roe vs. Wade decission???
It's a way to challenge abortion without even saying the word...
The proposed bil
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Roman Catholic Bishops on Abortion Mar 12 2009 11:16PM
North Dakota's two Roman Catholic bishops say they can't support a bill that tries to define when human life begins unless there are some changes.
Bishops Paul Zipfel and Samuel Aquila say they support the bill's concept, but that its language rai
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Bishops on Abortion Bill Mar 12 2009 10:59PM
North Dakota's two Roman Catholic bishops
say they can't support a bill that tries to define when human life
begins unless it is changed.
Bishops Paul Zipfel and Samuel Aquila say they support the
bill's concept.
But they say its langua
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| Bishops say 'personhood' bill should be changed Mar 12 2009 3:32PM
[[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]]'s two Roman [[kxtopic:catholic:t[Catholic]:t]] bishops
say they can't support a bill that tries to define when human life
begins unless it is changed.
Paul Zipfel and Samuel Aquila say they support the
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| GOP chief Steele clarifies abortion stance Mar 12 2009 2:36PM
GOP national chairman Michael Steele said
Thursday that he's opposed to abortion and that Roe v. Wade should
be repealed, commenting a day after a magazine quoted him as saying
abortion was "an individual choice."
Steele clarified his stance in a
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Abortion Feb 18 2009 8:28PM
Representative Dan Ruby says he's not waisting any time getting more support for his bill to ban abortion.
North Dakota House Members approved the bill yesterday that says a fertilized human egg has all the rights of a human being.
The legislation has t
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| ND measure says fertilized egg has human rights Feb 18 2009 6:39AM
North Dakota's House has approved a
measure that would essentially ban abortion in the state.
Lawmakers voted 51-41 to approve the bill that gives a
fertilized human egg the legal rights of a human being. Supporters
say it's a direct challenge t
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Abortion Feb 17 2009 8:39PM
North Dakota's House of Representatives has passed a bill effectively outlawing abortion.The House voted 51-41 this afternoon to declare that a fertilized egg has all the rights of any person.That means any harm including being legally aborted is murder.R
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ND House Passes Abortion Ban Feb 17 2009 7:37PM
North Dakota's House of Representatives has passed a bill effectively outlawing abortion.
The House voted 51-41 this afternoon to declare that a fertilized egg has all the rights of any person.
That means a fetus could not be legally aborted without th
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| Man charged with damaging Minn. abortion clinic Jan 23 2009 4:08PM
A man accused of ramming his SUV into the
front door of a Minnesota abortion clinic has been charged with two
felony counts of criminal damage to property.
Matthew Lee Derosia (da-ROSE'-ee-ah) of Cottage Grove was
charged Friday in connection wi
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| Stimulating discussion...Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand...Pope on YouTube... Jan 23 2009 1:54PM
President Barack Obama and congressional
Democrats are seeking to assure Republicans who are unhappy with a
proposed economic stimulus plan that their views will be heard.
After a meeting at the White House, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said
House an
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| Minn. man charged in ramming of abortion clinic Jan 23 2009 12:57PM
A Cottage Grove man has been charged with
two felony counts of criminal damage to property for allegedly
ramming his sport utility vehicle into the front door of an
abortion clinic in St. Paul.
The incident happened Thursday, the anniversary of
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| Stimulus package moves forward...More confirmations...New study... Jan 23 2009 1:52AM
Despite Republican opposition, legislation at
the heart of President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package has
cleared a hurdle in the House. The House Ways and Means Committee
passed $275 billion in tax cuts on a party-line vote of 24-13.
Democ
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| Abortion debate comes to Minn. Capitol on anniversary... Jan 22 2009 8:19PM
Thousands of abortion opponents from
across Minnesota sang "Amazing Grace" and rallied around
encouraging words from Gov. Tim Pawlenty on the 36th anniversary of
the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision.
Minnesota Citizens Concerned For Life is
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| Closing Guantanamo...New diplomatic era...Roe v. Wade marked... Jan 22 2009 4:56PM
President Barack Obama has begun reshaping
national-security policy through a series of executive orders.
Today he ordered the closing of the Guatanamo Bay military prison
within a year. He also ordered all U.S. personnel to follow the
Army Field M
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| Thousands of abortion foes rally in Washington Jan 22 2009 4:35PM
Tens of thousands of abortion opponents have
been marking the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade with a rally on
the National Mall in Washington and a march to the Supreme Court.
Many at the rally said they would need to become more vocal with
thei
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| Man rams SUV into front door of abortion clinic Jan 22 2009 4:13PM
A man who police say rammed an SUV into
the front door of a Minnesota abortion clinic has been arrested.
It happened this morning at a Planned Parenthood clinic in St.
Paul, on the anniversary of the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade
decision.
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| Obama restates his commitment to abortion rights Jan 22 2009 3:31PM
President Barack Obama says the nation should
find common ground in the abortion debate so "our daughters have
the same rights and opportunities as our sons."
Obama's statement Thursday to mark the 36th anniversary of the
Supreme Court decision of
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| Man arrested outside Minn.'s only abortion clinic Jan 22 2009 10:58AM
St. Paul Police say they're investigating
after a man drove his SUV into Minnesota's only abortion clinic on
the anniversary of the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision.
The 32-year-old man was taken to the Ramsey County jail Thursday
morning on
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| Man arrested outside Minn.'s only abortion clinic Jan 22 2009 10:58AM
St. Paul Police say they're investigating
after a man drove his SUV into Minnesota's only abortion clinic on
the anniversary of the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision.
The 32-year-old man was taken to the Ramsey County jail Thursday
morning on
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| Rally to mark Roe v. Wade anniversary Jan 22 2009 10:23AM
Abortion opponents are preparing for a rally
on the National Mall before marching to the Supreme Court to mark
the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
Thursday's rally comes amid heightened anxiety for anti-abortion
activists, who worry about polit
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Right to Life Jan 19 2009 11:40AM
The North Dakota "Right to life" group held a rally at the Capitol Sunday afternoon, as part of their "sanctity of human life" week.
Right to Life legislative representatives say they will support House Bill 1371 this week, that would have mothers view
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| Right to Life Jan 19 2009 6:29AM
The North Dakota "Right to life" group held a rally at the Capitol Sunday afternoon, as part of their "sanctity of human life" week.
Right to Life legislative representatives say they will support House Bill 1371 this week, that would have mothers view
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(Following Advance for Use Thursday, Jan. 22)
Today in History
Today is Thursday, Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 2009. There are 343
days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Jan. 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme C
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| Abortion ban rejection is top SD story of 2008 Dec 25 2008 6:47PM
For the second time in two years, South
Dakotans last month rejected a proposed state law that would have
banned most abortions and perhaps set up a U.S. Supreme Court
challenge to Roe versus Wade.
The vote was rated the top South Dakota news st
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| Number of abortions reported in South Dakota Dec 6 2008 1:11PM
Induced abortions performed in South Dakota since
the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision that made it
legal:
2007 707
2006 748
2005 805
2004 814
2003 819
2002 826
2001 895
2000 878
1999 739
1998 674
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| Colo. voters soundly defeat antiabortion measure Nov 5 2008 12:13AM
Colorado voters have defeated a ballot measure
that would have defined life as beginning at conception.
The constitutional amendment would have defined a person to
include "any human being from the moment of fertilization," a
first of its kind i
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| South Dakotans reject 2nd try at abortion ban Nov 4 2008 11:23PM
For the second time in two years, South
Dakotans have rejected a state law that would ban most abortions.
The measure decided Tuesday included exceptions for rape, incest
and pregnancies that threaten the life or health of the woman.
An abo
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| South Dakotans again decide abortion ban Nov 4 2008 4:06AM
South Dakota is on the national radar
in Tuesday's general election as voters decided an abortion ban
designed to eventually challenge Roe v. Wade.
In 2006, South Dakotans defeated a nearly total ban on abortions
by a 56 percent to 44 percent ma
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| Timeline of abortion developments in South Dakota Oct 18 2008 2:57PM
Timeline of abortion developments in South Dakota:
1980: Legislature passes law requiring a 24-hour waiting period
prior to an abortion.
1981: Dr. Buck Williams announces he is performing abortions at
his Sioux Falls clinic.
199
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| Senate passes rescue bill...USIndia nuclear accord...DiCaprio vote... Oct 1 2008 10:52PM
The Senate has passed a modified version of
the Bush administration's 700-billion-dollar financial industry
bailout. The revised plan is gaining ground in the House, where
Republican opposition is softening. President Bush calls it "a
good bill" and
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| Palin, in interview, casts herself as a federalist Oct 1 2008 10:06PM
When it comes to the Supreme Court, only one
case comes to Sarah Palin's mind: Roe v. Wade.
In an interview for the "CBS Evening News," Palin cast herself
as a federalist in explaining why she thought the court got it
wrong on the landmark decis
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| Delegates ratify party platform Aug 25 2008 8:21PM
Democrats holding their national convention in
Denver have approved a party platform that meets the specifications
of Barack Obama.
On Iraq, it backs "complete redeployment within 16 months from
Iraq."
It also calls for health care for all,
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| National groups campaign to defeat abortion ban Aug 12 2008 5:03PM
Abortion rights supporters today launched a
national campaign to defeat a proposed South Dakota abortion ban
an effort that could help them raise money nationwide.
Opponents of the proposed ban hope to generate nationwide
attention for this Nov
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| 22,000 dead in Myanmar...McCain on judges...Spears to appear in court... May 6 2008 7:57AM
The death toll from the weekend cyclone
in Myanmar has now jumped to more than 22,000 people. A state news
broadcast also says more than 41,000 people are missing. The first
relief assistance has arrived in the country from neighboring
Thailand.
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| McCain to give speech on judicial appointments May 6 2008 3:44AM
As his Democratic rivals duke it out
in two primaries today, John McCain will be giving a speech at
North Carolina's Wake Forest University
He'll be talking about the kind of judges he would nominate as
president.
The expected GOP nominee pr
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| JOHN MCCAIN, Republican Senator from Arizona. Age: 71. EXPERIEN... Feb 5 2008 2:41AM
JOHN MCCAIN, Republican
Senator from Arizona.
Age: 71.
EXPERIENCE: U.S. senator from Arizona, 1986-present; U.S.
congressman, 1982-86; director, Navy Senate Liaison Office,
Washington, 1977-81; captain, Navy pilot, 1977; prisoner of
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| Abortion proposals ready for Legislature Jan 22 2008 7:43PM
Opponents and supporters of legalized abortion
sketched out their proposals for the Minnesota Legislature on the
35th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling that
legalized abortion.
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life held its ann
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| Bush supports antiabortion protest Jan 22 2008 3:24PM
President Bush is showing his support for
anti-abortion protests on the 35th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade
decision.
Bush hosted about 200 demonstrators from the "March for Life"
rally in the East Room of the White House earlier today, serving
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| (Following Advance for Use Tuesday, January 22nd) Jan 13 2008 9:07AM
Today in History
Today is Tuesday, January 22nd, the 22nd day of 2008. There are
344 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On January 22nd, 1973, the U.S. [[kxtopic:supreme-court:t[Supreme Court]:t]], in its Roe v.
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| JOHN MCCAIN, Republican Senator from Arizona. Age: 71.... Jan 3 2008 4:12AM
JOHN MCCAIN, Republican
Senator from Arizona.
Age: 71.
EXPERIENCE: U.S. senator from Arizona, 1986-present; U.S.
congressman, 1982-86; director, [[kxtopic:navy:t[Navy]:t]] Senate Liaison Office,
[[kxtopic:washington:t[Washington]:t
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| FRED THOMPSON, Republican Former Senator from Tennessee. Age: 65.... Jan 3 2008 4:12AM
FRED THOMPSON, Republican
Former Senator from Tennessee.
Age: 65.
EXPERIENCE: Actor, 1987-2007; Tennessee Senator, 1994-2003;
attorney, Arent, Fox, Kintner, Plotkin & Kahn, 1991-94; Tennessee
Appellate Court Nominating Commission
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| BUSH VISITS VIRGINIA THANKSGIVING SITE AND FOOD BANK TODAY... Nov 19 2007 2:34AM
[[kxtopic:george-bush:t[President Bush]:t]] gets into the holiday spirit
early with a visit today to a historic thanksgiving site in
Virginia, not Massachusetts.
After highlighting the work of a church-supported food bank in
Richmond, Bush head
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| Lundberg Survey shows average gas price up 13 cents in last 2... Nov 18 2007 4:00PM
Holiday travelers should be prepared to
pay a little more for gas this Thanksgiving.
The Lundberg Survey says the average price rose about 13 cents
nationwide over the last two weeks. As of Friday, a gallon of
regular averaged $3.09, while mid-g
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| Mike Huckabee rejects letting states decide whether to grant abortion right... Nov 18 2007 1:26PM
Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee
says he's not in favor of letting states decide whether to allow
abortions, claiming the right to life is a moral issue not subject
to multiple interpretations.
The former Arkansas governor, appear
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| BILLY GRAHAM TURNS 89 ON WEDNESDAY BOONE, N.C. (AP) Family members are ... Nov 6 2007 2:34AM
Family members are preparing to celebrate
evangelist Billy Graham's 89th birthday this Wednesday.
The Reverend Franklin Graham says his father doesn't want any
gifts or any fuss over his birthday, but the family will likely
have a cake and try t
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| EAGLE SCOUT GETS FLAG CERTIFICATE THAT NO LONGER CENSORS GOD CAPITOL HIL... Oct 17 2007 2:35AM
A 17-year-old Eagle Scout has been presented
with a certificate to accompany a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol
that no longer censors the word "God."
When Andrew Larochelle asked for a flag certificate honoring his
grandfather's "love of God, cou
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| Romney presses for states' rights and other issues in AP interview... Aug 22 2007 10:45PM
Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney
says he opposes "heavy-handed" intrusion by the federal
government. So he's taking a stance in favor of states' rights on
issues like water, mining and public lands.
The former Massachusetts governor,
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| Democratic hopefuls polite and cautious in first debate... Apr 27 2007 5:24AM
A Democratic consultant says "Nobody
made any significant mistake, but nobody distinguished
themselves."
Democratic presidential hopefuls held their first debate last
night on the campus of South Carolina State University. It was
aired on M-S-N-B
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Legislative Wrap Apr 23 2007 7:25PM
Also at the legislature today...
The House voted 68-to-24 to make abortion a crime - provided the US Supreme Court reverses the Roe versus Wade decision that establilshed abortion rights.
The bill would make performing an abortion a felony with a penalt
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Abortion Bill Apr 19 2007 11:16PM
The North Dakota House sends an abortion bill back for more work.
The bill
says if the Supreme Court ruling on Roe vs. Wade is overturned North Dakota legislators can make abortion a crime.
Legislators could call a special session to deal w
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Lawmakers Debate Over Abortion Bill Apr 19 2007 11:09PM
The North Dakota House has sent an abortion bill back to a committee for more work.
The bill would allow legislators to call a special session to deal with the issue of abortion on a state level if the Supreme Court overturns Roe vs. Wade.
The confe
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| Abortion bill dies in South Dakota Senate Feb 21 2007 5:12PM
Another attempt to ban abortions in South
Dakota has died in the state legislature.
A state Senate committee overwhelmingly rejected a bill passed
by the South Dakota House last week. The bill's sponsor says he'll
try to bring it before the full
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| MCCAIN COURTS RELIGIOUS BROADCASTERS ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Senator John Mc... Feb 20 2007 2:42AM
Senator John McCain has become the fourth
Republican presidential candidate to meet with religious
broadcasters at their convention in Orlando, Florida.
After the closed-door meeting, McCain told reporters that he
emphasized his support for Isra
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| (Stations: Adds sound links; this also moved as a general news item.) ... Feb 19 2007 6:54PM
Senator John McCain has become the fourth
Republican presidential candidate to meet with religious
broadcasters at their convention in Orlando, Florida.
After the closed-door meeting, McCain told reporters that he
emphasized his support for Isra
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| McCain courts religious broadcasters Feb 19 2007 6:21PM
Senator John McCain has become the fourth
Republican presidential candidate to meet with religious
broadcasters at their convention in Orlando, Florida.
After the closed-door meeting, McCain told reporters that he
emphasized his support for Isra
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| South Dakota House passes abortion ban Feb 14 2007 5:18PM
The South Dakota House passed a bill
45-to-25 today that would ban most abortions in the state, although
voters would have the final word.
An abortion ban that cleared the 2006 Legislature was pummeled
by voters in November for not including exc
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| THOUSANDS ARRIVING IN WASHINGTON FOR NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST CAPITOL H... Jan 31 2007 2:39AM
Thousands of people from dozens of countries
are flocking to Washington for tomorrow's National Prayer
Breakfast.
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, a Methodist minister and co-chair
of this year's breakfast, says it's almost a Christian version of
t
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| Abortion measure prepared Jan 29 2007 7:30AM
The battle over abortion in [[kxtopic:south-dakota:t[South Dakota]:t]]
begins again today when opponents of the procedure unveil the
latest legislation in the ongoing war over reproductive regulation.
The bill is expected to be similar to the mea
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| ABORTION OPPONENTS LAMENT SPIRITUAL STATE OF THE UNION WASHINGTON (AP) ... Jan 23 2007 2:42AM
Speakers at the March for Life in Washington
say the spiritual state of the union is grim because of abortion.
Republican Congressman Chris Smith of New Jersey said it will
take prayer, fasting and hard work to end what he called
"America's dark
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Abortion Takes Center Stage at Legislature Jan 22 2007 8:24PM
Today marked the 34th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision the Supreme Court ruling that effectively legalized abortion in this country.
And today North Dakota legislators looked at issues relating to abortion.
Representative Jim Kerzman is sponso
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Abortion legislation considered Jan 22 2007 7:45PM
Legislators discuss the issue of abortion on the anniversary of Roe V Wade.
Today is the 34th anniversary of the Roe - V- Wade decision.
North Dakota legislators also take up abortion issues today.
They are hearing bills to restric
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| Dozens killed...Bush: Give plan a chance...Roe versus Wade... Jan 22 2007 4:51AM
Explosions in Baghdad have killed about 40
people and wounded more than 60 others. The blasts went off almost
simultaneously in a mainly Shiite commercial area in the center of
the Iraqi capital.
[[kxtopic:white-house:t[White House]:t]] (AP)
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| Roe versus Wade was handed down this day in 1973 Jan 22 2007 4:04AM
Activists on both sides of the issue today will
mark the 34th anniversary of the [[kxtopic:supreme-court:t[Supreme Court]:t]] decision that
legalized abortion.
The annual March for Life will be held in [[kxtopic:washington:t[Washington]:t]], D-C.
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| Abortion in spotlight on 34th anniversary of Roe v. Wade... Jan 22 2007 2:12AM
Today is the 34th anniversary of the U-S Supreme
Court's [[kxtopic:roe-vs.-wade:t[Roe versus Wade]:t]] decision, which legalized abortion. And the
issue will draw attention this year in [[kxtopic:minnesota:t[Minnesota]:t]] as it has every
year since t
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| Bush: What happens in Iraq matters to security at home... Jan 22 2007 2:12AM
[[kxtopic:george-bush:t[President Bush]:t]] returns to [[kxtopic:washington:t[Washington]:t]] today to
finish preparing his State of the Union message.
He'll also call in his support to the annual anti-[[kxtopic:abortion:t[abortion]:t]] rally
mar
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