Bush Holds the Line on Cloning in Senate Fight
Buffalo City Approves Arch
ASSOCIATION OF THE ARCH OF TRIUMPH OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, April 4 — By unanimous vote, the 13-member Common Council of Buffalo passed a resolution in support of the Arch of Triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and International Shrine of the Holy Innocents.
Addressing the pro-life aspect of the immense shrine project, which drew fire from local individuals when first announced in the summer of 2001, the Common Council stated, “the proposed shrine would also encourage increased respect for human life, including prior to the birth of the individual, a value much needed in the present day notwithstanding that there are differing opinions on the issue.”
2 States Pass Informed Consent
The Arizona bill would require doctors to inform women of the dangers of abortion and the age of the unborn baby at least 24 hours before the abortion.
The Alabama bill also requires a 24-hour waiting period after information about abortion and alternatives are given to a woman, but is different in that it requires the abortionist to perform an ultrasound and offer to show the woman her unborn child.
Ugandan Official Speaks Out
ALLAFRICA.COM, March 30 — The Apac District Resident Commissioner, Drani Dradriga, warned medical practitioners and drug shop operators against encouraging abortion.
Dradriga, who was speaking at the closure of a one-day workshop for medical practitioners and drug shop operators at the district headquarters, said there was an increase in the sale of illegal drugs.
“I have heard reports about the increasing sale of illegal drugs on the market that encourage abortions. I warn whoever is doing it to desist from the practice because it is against the professional ethics of medical practitioners and the Constitution,” Dradriga said.
Kansas Approves 4 Pro-Life Bills
ASSOCIATED PRESS, April 2 — The Kansas state House approved four pro-life bills, including measures putting new regulations on abortion facilities and tightening a parental notification law. One bill would require the state secretary of health and environment to establish minimum health and staffing standards for abortion facilities.
Another amends a 1992 parental consent law by requiring abortion practitioners to notify a parent or guardian in person or by certified mail to ensure parents receive the notice.
A bill allowing prosecutors to charge criminals with two crimes when they assault a pregnant woman resulting in the death of or injury to the unborn child was also passed. The fourth bill allows the state to issue “Choose Life” license plates.
