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Bush Aministration to Finalize "Right of Conscience" Law
The Page by Mark Halperin —
... WSJ: "In transition offices across town, officials in the incoming Obama administration have begun considering how and when to undo it." ...
Bush-Era Abortion Rules Face Possible Reversal
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News —
Source: Wall Street Journal The outgoing Bush administration this week will finalize a regulation establishing a "right of conscience" allowing medical staff to refuse to participate in any practice they object to on moral grounds, including abortion but possibly birth control and other health care as well. In transition offices across town, officials in the incoming Obama administration have begun considering how and when to undo it. Read more: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122947155578512197.html Real decisions made on real science and basic constitutional rights. I may ...
No Offense
Political Radar —
... these regulations will create new barriers in accessing contraception unless those contraceptives are currently delivered over the religious or moral objections of the provider in such programs or research activities." Even before this rule kicks into affect, President-elect Barack Obama's Transition Team already is reviewing ways to, as National Abortion Rights Action League puts it, "fix the damage the Bush administration has done" to the democrats' reproductive health agenda. The Wall Street Journal took a good look at the Obama team's options yesterday. And you can read ...
