France Punishes Pro-Life Websites for False Advertising
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“Being hostile to abortion is an opinion protected by the civil liberties in France…but creating websites that appear official but actually give biased information designed to deter, to blame, or to assign trauma is not acceptable.”
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New rule to handcuff states on Planned Parenthood
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“The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Sept. 7 a proposed rule that would effectively prevent states from prohibiting Title X funds for abortion providers.” BPNews
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Lawmakers to HHS: investigate StemExpress, Planned Parenthood
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“The Select Investigative Panel on Infant Lives asked the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to investigate StemExpress and Planned Parenthood affiliates for potentially illegal activity that generated profit from selling baby body parts.”
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Florida supreme court suspends abortion waiting period
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“The Florida Supreme Court on Friday granted a motion to suspend the state’s mandatory 24-hour waiting period for abortions. The ban shall remain suspended until the court determines whether it will accept jurisdiction over the case.” Jurist
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Florida governor signs abortion bill ending funding to clinics
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“Florida Governor Rick Scott on Friday signed a bill into law that will cut off state funding to clinics providing abortions as well as impose more restrictions on abortions in the state.” Jurist
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Divided court weighs abortion rules
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“The division among the justices seemed clear on the measure’s dual requirements — an abortion doctor must have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital in case a woman needs emergency admission and an abortion clinic must meet the health and safety standards of other walk-in surgical centers.” BPress
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