The most recent programs for the Abortion Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=452 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 06:53:16 GMT Women's health activist Sarah Erdreich talked about her book, [Generation Roe: inside the Future of the Pro-Choice Movement], in which she presents her thoughts on the pro-choice movement forty years after the Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade. Sarah Erdreich spoke at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311282-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311282-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of Congress and anti-abortion activists spoke at the annual "March for Life" rally, marking the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court's [Roe v. Wade] decision legalizing abortion in the United States. The annual rally was held on the National Mall. At the conclusion, the activists marched to the Supreme Court steps. House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and Representative *Dan Lipinski (D-IL) spoke by pre-recorded video. Tributes to Nellie Gray, the founder of March for Life who died in August 2012, included a four-minute video and a prayer intoned by orthodox bishops. The National Anthem was performed by Sounds of Liberty from Liberty University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310610-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310610-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Footage was shown of activists marching from the March for Life rally on the National Mall toward the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310610-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310610-101 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT House members spoke on the chamber floor on the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court's ruling on the [Roe v. Wade] abortion case. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310491-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310491-4 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Terry O'Neill talked about strategies for opposition to state and federal legislative efforts to restrict women's reproductive health rights. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306869-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306869-4 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members debated a measure on insurance provisions for abortion services. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302060-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302060-3 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about proposed legislation that would permanently ban any federal funds or tax cuts from being used for abortions. Witnesses represented both the pro-life and pro-choice sides of the issue. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297902-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297902-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT In an annual rally on the National Mall, pro-life advocates and lawmakers talked about the anniversary of [Roe v. Wade] and about public policy positions favoring their viewpoint. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297668-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297668-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Marjorie Dannenfelser talked about her organization's efforts to elect candidates to the House and Senate who oppose abortion. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296115-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296115-5 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke about abortion, new health care regulations, and how conservatives should frame the issues in the 2010 midterm elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294332-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294332-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Margaret Sanger, the leader of the birth control movement in America, talked to Mike Wallace about why she became an advocate for birth control. Topics included over-population, the Catholic Church, religion, divorce, and morality. This is a kinescope of the nationally televised prime-time program, "The Mike Wallace Interview." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288555-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288555-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo, appearing by remote access from New York City, talked about President' Obama's Notre Dame commencement address and the intersection of Catholicism, politics, and the debate over abortion. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286417-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286417-5 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Susan Wicklund talked about her book, [This Common Secret: My Journey as an Abortion Doctor], published by PublicAffairs. In the book she recounts her twenty-year career as a doctor in the women's reproductive health field who performs abortions. Dr. Wicklund responded to telephone calls and electronic mail while being interviewed in the BookTV studio after a book talk she gave at Women and Children First Bookstore in Chicago, Illinois, on January 30, 2008, was shown. This interview was conducted live as a companion to program ID 202252. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204960-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204960-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT On the 35th anniversary of the [Roe v. Wade] Supreme Court decision, the guests debated abortion law. They discussed the legal questions of the case and the decision that altered both political discourse and constitutional law. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202842-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202842-6 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Legal scholars talked about several recent cases and actions before the U.S. Supreme Court during its 2006 term. They focused on issues related to civil rights, Affirmative Action, late term abortion, and property rights. Additionally, they talked about how precedents in recent cases might affect outcomes in related matters before federal courts. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200780-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200780-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A candlelight rally on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court building was held to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the [Roe v. Wade] decision. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196310-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196310-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Elected officials, clergy, and pro-life advocates held an anti-abortion rally on the National Mall marking the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in [Roe v. Wade]. President Bush spoke via telephone to the participants at the start of the rally. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196309-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196309-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Justices heard oral arguments on two cases involving partial birth abortions. At 10 a.m. the justices heard arguments in [Gonzales v. Carhart, et al.]. At 11 a.m., they heard [Gonzales v. Planned Parenthood Federation of America, et al.] The Court will decide the constitutionality of the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003. It prohibits a doctor from knowingly performing a partial-birth abortion. The act contains an exception for cases in which an abortion is necessary to preserve the life of the mother, but no exception for the health of the mother. Congress made factual findings before passing the act, including that a partial-birth abortion is never medically necessary to preserve the health of the mother. Priscilla Smith argued for physicians, including Leroy Carhart. Eve Gartner and Therese Stewart argued for Planned Parenthood. The U.S. Supreme Court does not permit cameras in its proceedings. This video features audio with still picture images of the participants. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195290-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195290-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Masci moderates a discussion of the major abortion cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. The cases [Gonzalez v. Planned Parenthood] and [Gonzalez v. Carhart] both addressed the constitutionality of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003, and hinged on whether health risks alone should guarantee a woman access to a controversial late term abortion. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195235-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195235-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT America and the Courts included: On Friday, March 3, 2006 the U.S. Supreme Court class photo was taken. On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument in [Cincinnati Women's Service v. Voinovich]. This case centers on a 1998 law signed by former Ohio Governor George Voinovich that requires women to meet face-to-face with a doctor to discuss the procedure, risks and alternatives to abortion. The law also requires that women under 18 seeking an abortion must get consent from a parent unless she can prove in juvenile court that she is mature enough to make a decision on abortion. The ruling by a U.S. District Judge that the law is constitutional was appealed. This program contains audio with still images of participants as they spoke. On Wednesday, March 1, 2006, attorneys spoke to reporters on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court following oral arguments in four Texas redistricting cases. The Court will decide if a 2003 district map redrawn by the Republican-led legislature is constitutional. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191452-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191452-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Pro-choice activists from the National Organization for Women and other organizations spoke about the fight for women's reproductive freedom at a candlelight vigil commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in [Roe v. Wade]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190840-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190840-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The 33rd annual March for Life rally was held on the National Mall. Speakers talked about repealing abortion laws and [Roe v. Wade], the recent hearings over the nomination of Judge Samuel to the Supreme Court, the future of the right-to-life movement, and other issues. After the rally participants marched to the U.S. Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190834-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190834-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on news of the day. Among the topics caller discussed were lobbying and ethics reform legislation in Congress, as well as the issue of abortion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190786-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190786-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Coburn, a member of the Judiciary Committee, talked about the confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. He spoke about questions he had asked the nominee. Senator Coburn, a pro-life supporter, also talked about the possible impact of confirmation on abortion. The guest responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190618-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190618-5 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Michelman, a witness for the Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats who will testify at the confirmation hearings, provided a Democratic perspective on the confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. She discussed the nominee's record on abortion and reproductive rights. The guest responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190617-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190617-3 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following an appearance on ABC's "This Week," Senators Kennedy and Brownback individually spoke to reporters. Senator Kennedy spoke about the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as lobbying interests. Following Senator Kennedy's responses to reporter questions, Senator Brownback spoke about the nomination and abortion. He also responded to questions and comments from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190638-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190638-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT America and the Courts looked at how current Supreme Court Justices answered questions on abortion, civil rights, privacy and precedence from Senators on the Judiciary Committee during their confirmation hearings. The program was divided into segments on abortion, civil rights, privacy, and presidential powers. This program includes: Antonin Scalia in August 1986 on civil rights and privacy Anthony Kennedy in December 1987 on civil rights and privacy David Souter in September 1990 on abortion and privacy Clarence Thomas in September 1991 on abortion Ruth Bader Ginsburg in July 1993 on abortion John Roberts in September 2005 on abortion, civil rights, privacy, and presidential powers http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190626-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190626-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Oral Arguments were heard in the U.S. Supreme Court case [Stenberg v. Carhart]. Nebraska Attorney General Donald Stenberg and Simon Heller, who represented Dr. Leroy Carhart, argued whether a Nebraska statute violated the liberty protected by due process of the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The Nebraska law prohibited any partial birth abortion unless the procedure was necessary to save the mother's life. This program contains audio of the court with still images of participants as they spoke http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159154-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159154-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Attorneys made oral arguments in the case of [Planned Parenthood of Southeast Pennsylvania v. Casey]. Robert P. Casey was the governor of Pennsylvania. Ernest Preate argued the cause for the respondents. Kathryn Kolbert argued the cause for the petitioners. Kenneth Starr argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae. The Pennsylvania legislature amended its abortion control law in 1988 and 1989. Among the new provisions, the law required informed consent and a 24-hour waiting period prior to the procedure. A minor seeking an abortion required the consent of one parent (the law allows for a judicial bypass procedure). A married woman seeking an abortion had to indicate that she notified her husband of her intention to abort the fetus. These provisions were challenged by several abortion clinics and physicians. A federal appeals court upheld all the provisions except for the husband notification requirement. The question being argued was if a state can require women who want an abortion to obtain informed consent, wait 24 hours, and, if minors, obtain parental consent, without violating their right to abortions as guaranteed by Roe v. Wade. This program contains audio of the court with still images of participants as they spoke. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185880-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185880-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Attorneys made oral arguments in the 1989 case of [Webster v. Reproductive Health Services]. Then Missouri Attorney General William Webster argued the case for the respondents. Frank Susman argued the case for the petitioners. Charles Fried argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae. In 1986, the state of Missouri enacted legislation that placed a number of restrictions on abortions. The statute's preamble indicated that "the life of each human being begins at conception," and the law codified the following restrictions: public employees and public facilities were not to be used in performing or assisting abortions unnecessary to save the mother's life; encouragement and counseling to have abortions was prohibited; and physicians were to perform viability tests upon women in their twentieth (or more) week of pregnancy. Lower courts struck down the restrictions. The question being argued was if the Missouri restrictions unconstitutionally infringe upon the right to privacy or the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This program contains audio of the court with still images of participants as they spoke. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190556-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190556-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professors Alvare and Pillard participated in a roundtable discussion to examine the history of the U.S. Supreme Court's abortion decisions. They discussed the effect the first new justices on the bench since 1994 would have on future decisions and the confirmation hearing for appeals court Judge Samuel Alito. The program included audio clips from the oral arguments in four Supreme Court cases with still pictures of the participants: [Roe v. Wade, Webster v. Reproductive Health Services, Planned Parenthood v. Casey], and [Stenberg v. Carhart]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190565-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190565-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Leaders from women's organizations and university students spoke to reporters in opposition to the U.S. Supreme Court nomination of Judge Samuel Alito. They talked about concerns that the nominee might aid in overturning the abortion case [Roe v. Wade] and would weaken affirmative action. Following their remarks, they responded to questions and comments from the reporters. Portions of Ms. Vive's remarks were in Spanish. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190568-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190568-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT America and the Courts covered the case of [Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood of Northern New England] before the U.S. Supreme Court. The program includes the oral arguments as audio released by the Court immediately after the arguments with still images of participants as they spoke. Also shown are the comments the attorneys made to reporters on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court following their oral arguments In June of 2003 the New Hampshire Legislature passed the New Hampshire Parental Notification Prior to Abortion Act requiring that the doctor notify the parent of a minor at least 48 hours before performing an abortion. Without parental notification, the doctor can be sued by the minor's parents and face possible criminal charges. A New Hampshire District court ruled that the act was unconstitutional using previous standards set by the Supreme Court in [Planned Parenthood of Southeast Pennsylvania v. Casey] and [Stenberg v. Carhart], which provides that laws may not impose an undue burden on the right to choose abortion. The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court's ruling. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190175-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190175-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter spoke to reporters about the U.S. Supreme Court nomination of Judge Samuel Alito. He talked about a memorandum regarding advice Judge Alito gave in the Solicitor General's Office on the Thornburgh case to limit [Roe v. Wade]. Senator Specter also discussed stare decisis and abortion. Following his remarks, he responded to questions and comments from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190177-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190177-2 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Attorneys made oral arguments in the case of [Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood of Northern New England]. Justices questioned litigants as they mad arguments about the scope of New Hampshire legislation in question, the nature of emergency and critical decisions by attending physicians, and precedents involving prior abortion decisions. In June of 2003 the New Hampshire Legislature passed the [New Hampshire Parental Notification Prior to Abortion Act] requiring that the doctor notify the parent of a minor at least 48 hours before performing an abortion. Without parental notification, the doctor can be sued by the minor's parents and face possible criminal charges. A New Hampshire District court ruled that the act was unconstitutional using previous standards set by the Supreme Court in [Planned Parenthood of Southeast Pennsylvania v. Casey] and [Stenberg v. Carhart], which provides that laws may not impose an undue burden on the right to choose abortion. The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court's ruling. This program contained audio released by the court immediately after the arguments were presented with still images of participants as they spoke. Justice Thomas was present but did not ask any questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190101-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190101-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Melling and Mr. Forsythe debated the parental notification case, Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, an abortion case being heard in oral argument by the Supreme Court on November 30, 2005. The case deals with a 2003 New Hampshire Parental Notification Act, which allowed minors to receive an abortion 48 hours after receiving a parent's permission and provided an exception for minors facing life-threatening medical emergencies. A lower federal court ruled that the state law was unconstitutional because it didn't provide an exception for non-life-threatening medical emergencies. The guests also responded to questions and comments from viewers. Mr. Forsthye has advised New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte who is arguing the case on the state's behalf and is the principal author of a friend-of-the-Court brief on behalf of 20 New Hampshire legislators who passed the state's parental notification law. The ACLU is arguing the case for Planned Parenthood and Ms. Melling is one of the lawyers working on it. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190102-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190102-2 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Masci moderated a panel discussion on [Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood of New England] scheduled for oral arguments before the Supreme Court the following day. They talked about the case, the court's past rulings on abortion issues, the potential impact of Chief Justice Roberts' presence on the court, and potential impact of the ruling in the matter. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. In June of 2003 the New Hampshire Legislature passed the New Hampshire Parental Notification Prior to Abortion Act requiring that the doctor notify the parent of a minor at least 48 hours before performing an abortion. Without parental notification, the doctor can be sued by the minor's parents and face possible criminal charges. A New Hampshire District Court ruled that the act was unconstitutional using previous standards set by the Supreme Court in Planned Parenthood of Southeast Pennsylvania v. Casey and Stenberg v. Carhart, which provides that laws may not impose an undue burden on the right to choose abortion. The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court's ruling. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190097-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190097-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participating by telephone, Ms. Becker spoke about the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. She discussed the release of approximately 160 pages of materials related to the nominee from the Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush libraries. Judge Alito was quoted as saying, "I am particularly proud of my contributions in recent cases in which the government argued that racial and ethnic quotas should not be allowed and that the Constitution does not protect a right to an abortion." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189937-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189937-3 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Attorneys presented oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court in the landmark abortion case [Roe. v. Wade]. Sarah Weddington argued for Roe, the pseudonym for a Texas woman who sought to terminate her pregnancy . Texas Assistant Attorney General Jay Floyd argued on behalf of the government. The arguments were presented on audiotape with still images of the participants. This case was argued on December 13, 1971. The case was reargued on October 11, 1972 with Robert Flowers acting for the government. The case was decided on January 22, 1973 in a 7 to 2 vote. The Court ruled that a woman's right to an abortion fell within the right to privacy protected by the 14th Amendment. The ruling gave a woman total autonomy over her pregnancy during the first trimester and defined different levels of state interest for the second and third trimesters. The laws of 46 states were affected by the ruling. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59719-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59719-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Democratic women congressional leaders spoke to reporters in front of the U.S. Supreme Court to express concern over the nomination of Judge Alito to the Supreme Court. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189748-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189748-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Perkins spoke about the U.S. Supreme Court nomination of Judge Samuel Alito. He discussed the career of the nominee and his view as a strict constructionist of the U.S. Constitution. Among the court issues the guest talked about were abortion and private property rights. Mr. Perkins responded to questions and comments from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189576-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189576-4 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Gandy spoke about her organization's opposition to the U.S. Supreme Court nomination of Judge Samuel Alito. She said that her group was especially interested in women's right on a broad scale, including reproductive rights and sex discrimination laws. The guest discussed how abortion and Judge Alito's record on the issue have caused the National Organization of Women concern. Ms. Gandy responded to questions and comments from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189576-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189576-3 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed a lower court decision that struck down a federal law banning partial-birth abortions. The Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003, signed into law by President Bush, prohibits abortions as early as 12 weeks with no exception for the health of the mother. A San Francisco District Court ruled in favor of Planned Parenthood calling the ban unconstitutional. Mr. Katsas talked about a medical disagreement about the safety of the procedure and the courts should defer to a finding by Congress that the procedure is never medically necessary. Ms. Gartner said that doctors should have the right to exercise their clinical judgment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189456-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189456-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McClellan responded to questions and comments from reporters. Reporters asked questions about United States Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers including the role of religion in her life, her career qualifications, and her stance on abortion. Mr. McClellan did not have an opening statement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189312-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189312-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed a lower court decision that struck down the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003. The ban outlawed abortions as early as 12 weeks with no exception for the health of the mother. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189216-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189216-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Wright talked about the nomination of Harriet Miers to the United States Supreme Court. The guest represents Concerned Women for America (CWA), a group that is opposed to abortion. She said that before deciding to support the Miers nomination, CWA must have more information on Harriet Miers' record on abortion in the past and during the upcoming hearing process. Ms. Wright also responded to questions and comments from telephone callers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189227-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189227-5 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participating by video connection from New York City, Ms. Pearl talked about abortion and the nomination of Harriet Miers to the United States Supreme Court. Planned Parenthood is calling for the Senate to thoroughly examine Miers' judicial philosophy, including full access to her records on abortion. Ms. Pearl also discussed [Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood], a case involving parental notification. She also responded to questions and comments from telephone callers. Planned Parenthood has not stated its support or opposition to the Miers nomination. On November 30th, the Supreme Court will hear the first abortion related case in five years, [Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189227-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189227-4 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Richey discussed the key cases that the Chief Justice John Roberts and the U.S. Supreme Court would hear during the new court session. Among the issues he discussed were the death with dignity act, controlled substances act, and parental notification for abortions. Mr. Richey also responded to questions and comments from telephone callers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189136-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189136-4 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives from the American Civil Liberties Union discussed the upcoming term of the United States Supreme Court. They spoke about cases in including [Gonzalez v. Oregon], [United States v. Georgia], and [Rumsfeld v. FAIR]. Ms. Dalven discussed [Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood], a case she will argue that involves the Parental Notification Law. Ms. Beeson and Ms. Edmonds discussed [Edmonds v. DOJ], which reviews whether a government whistleblower forfeits all First Amendment protection by speaking out in the course of his or her job. Following their remarks, they responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189026-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189026-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on the appointment of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. The committee listened to questions and testimony during 4 days of hearings from September 12-15, 2005. During the fourth day of the hearings, witnesses testified about nominee Judge Roberts and responded to questions from committee members. They addressed topics including women's interests, economic values, Jewish concerns, religious establishment, judicial precedent, abortion, and the rights to privacy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-7 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT