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For First Time In Eight Years, President Supports Roe On Anniversary
Here's something we haven't seen in a while -- a White House statement praising Roe v. Wade : Statement of President Obama on the 36th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade On the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we are reminded that this decision not only protects women's health and reproductive ...
Blog for Choice Day 2009
Blog for Choice Day 2009
prochoiceamerica.org — On January 22, 2009 the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade we are asking pro-choice bloggers to... join us for the fourth annual Blog for Choice Day! Blog for Choice Day provides us with an opportunity to raise the profile of reproductive rights in the ... (more) Blog for Choice Day 2009
Caveat Emptor: Roe v. Wade at 36
rhrealitycheck.org — A new, shiny packaged document promoting "common ground" between the pro- and anti-choice movements is missing something... critical: abortion. It's an important concept to discuss on the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. (more) Caveat Emptor: Roe v. Wade at 36
Hullabaloo
Hullabaloo
digbysblog.blogspot.com — Thursday, January 22, 2009 Roe vs Wade by digby On today's anniversary of Roe vs Wade ,... the President of the United States gave an unequivocal support for a woman's right to choose: "On the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we are reminded that this ... (more) Hullabaloo
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Obama Marks Anniversary of Roe by Affirming Commitment to Protecting It
Shakesville — ... see the list following "To accomplish these goals" include "actively work to reduce sexual assault" and "expand access to affordable healthcare" (since about one-fourth of American abortion-seekers cite their own health or possible health problems with the fetus as reasons for the termination, owing to concerns including "a lack of prenatal care"). Still. This is the first time the American president has affirmed his commitment to Roe in almost a decade. [Via. H/T to Shaker rrp.]

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Obama: "Committed to protecting a woman's right to choose"
dailykos.com 1/22/2009 — Via White House press release, President Obama's statement on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade: On the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we are reminded that this decision not only protects women’s health and reproductive freedom, but stands for ...
March for Life, 22 Weeks, and Roe
hotair.com 1/22/2009 — Today, the Left celebrates the 36th anniversary of Roe v Wade , while the pro-life movement mourns the deaths of over 44 million aborted babies. In Washington DC, March for Life will protest the Roe decision as well as the widely-expected Freedom of ...
Anti-abortion marchers hope Obama's listeningL.A. Times - Politics
Thousands in Washington commemorate Roe vs. Wade and speak up against the president's position on abortion rights. > On the same grounds where many gathered ...
Obama bides time on abortion measure (Politico)Yahoo! News: Politics News
Politico - It might have been the perfect symbolism for Barack Obama – abolishing a key anti-abortion provision on the very anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision Thursday.
Obama to Lift Family-Planning 'Gag Rule'WSJ.com: Politics And Policy
Obama will restore U.S. funding for family-planning groups, but chose not to act on the anniversary of Roe. vs. Wade.