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House Passes Ban On Partial-Birth Abortion, Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Challenge to Nebraska Ban on Partial-Birth Abortion

Abortionist LeRoy Carhart successfully challenged Nebraska's law banning partial-birth abortion. On April 25 the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Stenberg v. Carhart.

House Again Okays Ban on Partial-Birth Abortion--Impending Veto Highlights Need for Pro-Life President

Rep. Charles Canady (R-Fl.), author of partial-birth abortion ban.	Senator Rick Santorum (R-Pa.), chief Senate sponsor of bill.

By NRLC Federal Legislative Office

WASHINGTON (April 10) The U.S. House of Representatives has once again approved a bill to place a national ban on partial- birth abortions--but pro-life forces face an uphill battle to enact the bill over a promised veto by President Clinton.
Clinton's opposition to the bill is strongly shared by pro- abortion Vice President Al Gore, the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee for president. Pro-life Republican nominee- apparent George W. Bush says he would sign the ban.

Al Gore's Relentless Promotion of Abortion

Pro-abortion Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore addresses supporters at a campaign rally in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)

By Carol Tobias, NRL PAC Director

Although there are many pro-life Democrats, the national Democratic Party has once again selected a presidential candidate who believes there should be absolutely no restrictions on abortion and would offer no protection for unborn children who are deemed "unwanted." In the case of Vice President Al Gore, compounding this unfortunate reality is that early in his career Gore voted much differently. As a member of the United State House of Representatives from 1977 to 1984, Gore compiled an 84% pro-life voting record. He also responded to many constituents with letters that appeared to be pro-life.

However, after being elected to the Senate in 1984, Gore switched his position. He quickly began to assemble a strongly pro-abortion voting record.

• Rules to Live By
  
• NEBRASKA LEGISLATURE TO TAKE UP BAN ON USE OF ABORTED BABIES FOR RESEARCH IN 2001
  
• SUPREME COURT TO HEAR ORAL ARGUMENTS IN NEBRASKA LAW BANNING PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS
  
• Pro-Life Legislation Moves Ahead in Many State Legislatures
  
• PPFA, NARAL CONTINUE TO ATTACK BUSH
  
• Pennsylvania School District Settles Lawsuit over Secret Abortion
  
• Massachusetts Court Rules In Frozen Embryo Case
  
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• BELGIUM PONDERS EUTHANASIA BILL

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• Court Upholds Virginia Governor's Right to Intervene in Hugh Finn Case
  
• ABORTION, BREAST CANCER, AND INFORMED CONSENT
  
• Battle Over Blackmun Bust Continues
  
• U.S. House Again Passes Ban on Partial-Birth Abortion
  
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RENEWED THREATS FROM CAMPAIGN FINANCE "REFORM"

The "institutional" media promote current campaign finance reform proposals because they would enhance the media's power by shutting down independent channels of information. Under "reform," advocacy groups, such as NRLC, would have to rely on the good will of the media to get their message out. Would you want to take that chance?
The "progressive" political elite also likes such "reforms" because they would effectively cripple the lobbying efforts of pro-lifers and other politically incorrect types and entrench incumbent officeholders.
So far, our efforts to defeat phony campaign finance "reform" and protect your First Amendment rights have succeeded, but the " reformers" are getting ready for a new assault.