Advocates say NIH guidelines are middle ground

May 14, 2009

WASHINGTON — Some pro-life religious leaders are welcoming new draft guidelines from the National Institutes of Health on embryonic stem cell research as a balanced

State hate crimes bill addresses sexual orientation

April 30, 2009

In the name of civil rights, Rep. Alvin Holmes, D-Montgomery, seeks to initiate additional penalties for a crime motivated by a victim’s sexual orientation, but

FDA to revisit ‘morning-after’ pill age limit

April 23, 2009

WASHINGTON — A federal judge has ordered the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to re-evaluate its age restriction on the nonprescription sale of Plan B,

House approves bill for FDA to control tobacco

April 23, 2009

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives easily approved a bill to give the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to regulate tobacco products.

British scientist proposes use of aborted fetal organs

April 9, 2009

LONDON — A top British scientist has recommended research into the transplantation of kidneys and livers from aborted babies, prompting an outcry from pro-life advocates.

Obama to rescind health care workers’ moral choice

March 26, 2009

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration announced Feb. 27 plans to rescind regulations that allow health care workers to abstain from performing medical procedures they object

House members call for pro-life steps in bills

March 19, 2009

WASHINGTON — More than 180 House members sent a letter to House Democratic leaders Feb. 25, calling for upcoming spending bills to maintain longstanding pro-life