A “complex” political environment presents both challenge and opportunity for the pro-life movement, said Jennie Bradley Lichter.
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Key pro-life organization pushes Trump on Hyde, mifepristone, ahead of March for Life
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonIn a press call just before the 53rd annual March for Life, a key national pro-life organization pushed the Trump administration to safeguard the Hyde Amendment and reinstate stronger restrictions …
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Senate hearing examines abortion pill after FDA approval of new generic version
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonA Senate committee held a hearing on the abortion pill Jan. 14 as the Trump administration faces scrutiny from some pro-lifers over the Food and Drug Administration’s recent approval of …
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Washington Roundup: Supreme Court hears case on independent agencies; CDC abortion report delayed
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonU.S. Senate rejects dueling health care bills Dec. 11. The Democratic and GOP-led bills didn’t reach the chamber’s 60-vote filibuster threshold to advance.
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White House rejects call from key pro-life group to fire FDA commissioner
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon“The FDA is doing nothing while every single day abortion drugs take the lives of children, put women and girls at serious risk.”
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Senators, pro-life group press Trump administration for information about abortion pill approval
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe president of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America argued any action that further expands the use of the drugs commonly used for abortion is “irresponsible.”
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Washington Roundup: Voting Rights Act on trial; White House boosts Down Syndrome awareness; and more
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 15 heard oral arguments over a Voting Rights Act provision and the White House drew attention to Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
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Washington Roundup: USCCB greets ‘first phase’ of Gaza deal; shutdown continues; and more
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonIsrael’s government ratified what the White House called the “first phase” of a ceasefire deal, as President Donald Trump indicated he planned to visit the region.
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Pro-life advocates decry Trump FDA approving new generic abortion pill, again
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonA new generic form of mifepristone, a pill commonly used for abortion, has been approved once again under a Trump administration, prompting pro-life outcry.
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Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Martin Makary said April 24 he has “no plans” to restrict the availability of mifepristone, a pill commonly used for abortion.
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