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White House Says Obama, Pope Benedict XVI Will Have "Frank" Talk on Abortion

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Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The White House is saying that pro-abortion President Barack Obama and Pope Benedict XVI, the head of the Catholic Church, will have a "frank' talk on abortion when they meet on Friday. Obama is currently in Italy for the Group of Eight summit and the two will meet after the conference concludes.

Vote to Affirm Obama's Plan to Fund Abortions in DC Gets Trashed, Supported

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Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The congressman who sponsored an amendment to stop President Barack Obama's plan to fund abortions in Washington, D.C. with taxpayer dollars is disappointed by the outcome. Rep. Todd Tiahrt's reaction stands in contrast to the delighted outlook coming from NARAL.

PETA: Upset President Obama Would Hurt a Fly, But Abortion Another Story

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On June 16 during an interview on CNBC President Obama swatted at and killed a fly. The matter was treated with good humor by most. I, for one, wanted to say Nice shot Mr. President. However, the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) felt differently and publicly chastised the President for his apparent cruelty to the insect.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal Signs Pro-Life Bill With Abortion Conscience Clause

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Baton Rouge, LA (LifeNews.com) -- Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal signed a bill Tuesday that gives pro-life doctors and other medical professionals more conscience protections on abortion under state law. The covers both public and private health care workers and allows them to opt out of involvement in abortions.

Washington State Pharmacists Forced to Dispense Plan B Drug Thanks to Court

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Olympia, WA (LifeNews.com) -- Pharmacists in Washington state may soon be forced to dispense the morning after pill thanks to a ruling out today by a federal appeals court. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling that had temporarily put on hold a requirement for pharmacists to dispense all legal drugs.

South Carolina Man Ordered Away From Girl He Assaulted at Abortion Center

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Charleston, SC (LifeNews.com) -- A South Carolina man has been ordered by a court to stay away from a pro-life girl he assaulted outside an abortion center. Larry Carter Center has been ordered to 15-feet from -year-old Katherine Williams for six months and to avoid further arrests after he assaulted her back in May.