South Dakota Governor Signs Tough Abortion Bill Into Law
Filed under: Abortion The measure would require a women seeking an abortion to wait three days after meeting with a doctor and receive counseling before undergoing the procedure. Opponents promise a lawsuit.
Republican Sen. Scott Brown: GOP’s Planned Parenthood Cut ‘Goes Too Far’
Filed under: Senate , House , Democrats , Republicans , Abortion , Congress The Massachusetts Republican joins another GOP senator, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, in expressing concerns about a proposal to end federal funding for the organization.
Allied Airstrikes Buoy Libyan Rebels; Obama Stresses Limited Military Goal
Filed under: International , Barack Obama President Obama said that “it is U.S. policy that Gadhafi has to go.” But, he said, the international air campaign has a more limited goal — to protect civilians.
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U.N. Resolution Clears Way for Military Intervention in Libya
Filed under: Foreign Policy The Security Council resolution authorizes “all necessary measures,” including a no-fly zone, to protect Libyan civilians.