The most popular programs for the Abortion Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1097 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 02:37:26 GMT Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin spoke at the Susan B. Anthony List celebration of life breakfast. In her remarks she said she understood how some women might consider abortion, citing her own experiences as the mother of a child with Down syndrome and the parent of an unwed teenage mother. Calling Republican women "mama grizzlies," she urged the audience to oppose the Obama administration and criticized the new health care reform law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293509-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293509-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama addressed graduates at the University of Notre Dame, encouraging students to look forward in challenging times and shape a better world, as "one human family." He called on students and Americans to find common cause in divisive issues and also acknowledged the controversy over abortion urging both sides in the debate to pursue a "fair-minded" discussion. He also spoke about the proper role and purpose of faith in American life. He was introduced by University President John Jenkins who addressed the controversy over the differences between the president's and the Catholic Church's convictions on the issue, encouraging students, the university and the public to come together in civil dialogue. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286418-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286418-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Planned Parenthood, NARAL Pro-Choice America, and more than 20 other organizations held a rally to oppose proposals by House Republicans to eliminate federal funding for Planned Parenthood. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298900-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298900-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Elected officials, clergy, and activists held their annual March for Life rally on the National Mall marking the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in [Roe v. Wade]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303831-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303831-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 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/291560-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291560-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jean Baker recounts the life of birth control advocate Margaret Sanger (1879-1966). Ms. Sanger, schooled as a nurse, became a vocal proponent of educating women on the concepts of contraception after watching a woman die of a self-induced abortion in 1912. Margaret Sanger founded the American Birth Control League in 1921, a predecessor to Planned Parenthood. Jean Baker read from her book before being interviewed by Cristina Page and responding to questions from members of the audience at the Tenement Museum in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303492-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303492-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Representative Stupak and other House Democratic members spoke to reporters about their decision to vote for health care reform legislation after President Obama agreed to sign an Executive Order specifying that federal funds would not be used for abortion under the new health care policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292656-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292656-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about President Obama's call to find common ground in the debate over abortion and stem cell research, explored ways to engage in meaningful debate on the issues, and talked about their own pro-life positions. Following their remarks they engaged in a discussion which included questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286645-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286645-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Members debated an amendment to health care reform legislation offered by Representative Stupak that would prohibit federal funding of abortion services in any health exchange be it public or private. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289864-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289864-7 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Representative Burt Stupak (D-MI) and others talked about the passage of the Stupak amendment to apply federal prohibition on abortion funding to health care reform bill. The amendment passed the House in a bipartisan vote of 240 to 194. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289890-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289890-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about abortion, health care rationing, and spending on end-of-life care. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294331-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294331-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Douglas Johnson talked about his group's behind-the-scenes role in health care debate. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289998-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289998-8 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Politicians, celebrities, and others spoke in support of women's rights around the world, including family planning, education, and human rights. They also supported the preservation of abortion rights in the United States. Bands, including Betty, Indigo Girls, and Moby, entertained the crowd. Some speakers were not identified onscreen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181451-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181451-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the state of abortion rights in the U.S. Among the topics they addressed were recent legislative action in Oklahoma and Illinois, ultrasound laws under consideration, and proposals to grant personhood at conception. Following their remarks, panelists responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294400-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294400-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Susan Wicklund talked about her book, [This Common Secret: My Journey as an Abortion Doctor,] in which she recounts her twenty-year career as a doctor performing abortions. She detailed her entry into the field of women's reproductive health issues and chronicled the clinics and people that she worked with throughout her career. She also spoke about the political and social ramifications of abortion. Afterwards she answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202252-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202252-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Welcoming remarks prior to keynote speech by Sarah Palin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293509-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293509-101 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT House Republicans spoke to reporters about abortion language in health care reform language and President Obama's agreement to sign an Executive Order specifying that federal funds would not be used for abortion under the new health care policy in order to sway several Democratic votes in favor of the legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292659-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292659-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Members of the National Black Pro-Life Union and Priests for Life, and others, held a press conference to express their opposition to health care reform proposals that provided insurance of funding for abortions. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288442-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288442-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Fred Thompson made the keynote address at the opening general session of the 36th annual National Right to Life Committee convention. Other speakers talked about Roe vs. Wade, the impact the next President will have on the Supreme Court, and other topics as well. Videotaped remarks from President George W. Bush were shown. "Welcomed in Life and Protected by Law" was the theme of the 36th Annual National Right to Life Convention, held in the Hyatt Regency Crystal City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206274-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206274-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Governor Robert Casey of Pennsylvania discussed the Supreme Court case [Planned Parenthood v. Casey] due to come up for arguments in the Supreme Court on April 22, 1992. Gov. Casey defended the state's law he had signed which places restrictions on the medical procedure of abortion. Governor Casey said the law, which was at the center of the Supreme Court case, was a moderate and appropriate legal response concerning abortion that enjoys wide public support in Pennsylvania. Although many people believe the decision by the Supreme Court will set a precedent for the constitutionality of state laws concerning abortion, Gov. Casey stated his opinion that the Supreme Court could uphold the state law while not overturning its previous decision in [Roe v. Wade]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25687-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25687-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Alaska Governor Sarah Palin spoke at the Vanderburgh County Right to Life Banquet in Evansville, Indiana. In her remarks she spoke about various right to life issues, including her own decision to carry a child to term even though she momentarily considered abortion when she found our the child had Downs Syndrome. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285326-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285326-2 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about federal health care policy and abortion. Among the topics the addressed were increased funding for abortions, potential rationing of medical care, and strategies to influence the legislative process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206283-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206283-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Elected officials, clergy, and pro-life advocates held the 35th Annual March for Life anti-abortion rally on the National Mall marking the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in [Roe v. Wade]. President Bush spoke via an audio message recorded earlier in the day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203738-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203738-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT A reception was held to celebrate the power of women and the 88th anniversary of women's suffrage. Prominent elected women talked about the work of EMILY's List, a political action committee (PAC) that supports Democratic, pro-choice women for elected office. This "gala reception" was held at the Sheraton Plaza Hotel in Denver during the Democratic National Convention. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280706-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280706-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ernest Preate, Pennsylvania's Attorney General, discussed the Supreme Court case [Planned Parenthood v. Casey], due to come up for arguments April 22, 1992. Mr. Preate will defend before the Supreme Court the Pennsylvania state law that would place "roadblocks" in the path of women seeking abortions in the state of Pennsylvania. He discussed the basis for the Pennsylvania law, and the relation of the current case before the Supreme Court and the Court's decision in [Roe v. Wade]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25689-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25689-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Members debated a measure to permanently bar federal funding of abortions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299261-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299261-5 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT In an annual rally at the Ellipse on the Nation's Mall, pro-life advocates and lawmakers talked about the anniversary of [Roe v. Wade] and about public policy positions favoring their viewpoint. President Bush addressed the gathering by telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185259-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185259-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT According to National Park Service estimates, over 700,000 people attend the rally on the Washington Monument Grounds. President Bush addresses the crowd via telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12083-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12083-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT A panel of contributors discussed the book edited by Teresa Wagner, [Back to the Drawing Board: The Future of the Pro-Life Movement], published by St. Augustine's Press. The book contains essays dealing with the anti-abortion movement in the years since the Roe v. Wade decision by the Supreme Court. After the presentation, the panelists answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160637-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160637-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Robin Henig talked about her book [Pandora's Baby: How the First Test Tube Babies Sparked the Reproductive Revolution], published by Houghton Mifflin. In her book, Ms. Henig gave a history of the development of in vitro fertilization. The book argued that the same objections to this procedure in the 1970s would be used against current scientific advancements. After the discussion, Ms. Henig answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181109-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181109-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Five women who underwent a certain type of abortion procedure which is usually performed late in a pregnancy talked about why it was necessary for them and their fetuses. Then President Clinton explained why he voted this legislation. In his remarks he stated: "I will say again, if the Congress really wants to act out of a sincere concern that some of these things are done, which are wrong, in casual ways, then if they will meet my standards to protect these families, they could pass a bill that I would sign tomorrow. But these people have no business being made into political pawns. As I said, and as they said, they never had a choice. This affects staunchly pro-life families as well as people that are pro- choice. They never had a choice. And I cannot in good conscience see their lives damaged and their potential to build good, strong families damaged." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71166-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71166-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about pro-life issues at a rally on the National Mall to mark the 31st anniversary of [Roe v. Wade]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180111-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180111-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Pro-life supporters gathered to mark the anniversary of [Roe v. Wade] and call on the new Bush administration to adopt a pro-life agenda. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162083-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162083-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT In a series on state ballot initiatives, guests spoke about measures dealing with abortion and specifically Colorado's Amendment 48, known as the "personhood" amendment. It defines the term "person" to "include any human being from the moment of fertilization." There was also a measure on the ballot in South Dakota, measure 11 that bans abortion, with exceptions for rape and the health of the mother. Crystal Clinkenbeard who opposes Amendment 48 and Bob Enyart, who supports the amendment, spoke about the campaign in Colorado and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281947-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281947-7 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the safety record of the abortion-inducing drug RU-486 and standards for women's health applied in the drug approval process. The Food and Drug Administration had received reports of 12 deaths that might have involved use of the drug, including nine in the United States. Of the U.S. cases, four resulted from infections with Clostridium sordellii, a rare bacterium. A fifth case was linked to a similar bacterial infection with Clostridium perfringens. The FDA concluded the other U.S. cases were unrelated to use of the drug. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192580-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192580-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7051-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7051-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Kate Michelman talked about her book [With Liberty and Justice for All: A Life Spent Protecting the Right to Choose], published by Hudson Street Press. In her book, Ms. Michelman wrote that 80 percent of Americans believe in the right to choose and explored how pro-choice candidates have fared in elections at all levels. She talked about her experiences as the head of NARAL as well as her early struggles as a Catholic faced with a difficult choice regarding her own pregnancy. After her presentation she answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191161-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191161-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Ireland, the future president of the National Organization for Women, delivered opening remarks at the conference and introduced the guest speakers. Ms. Holtzman described the lack of justice for women in court decisions and commented on the inadequacies of Presidents Bush and Reagan, as well as Supreme Court Justices David Souter and William Rehnquist, regarding women's rights issues. She also spoke about the need to consider R.U. 486 and the Equal Rights Amendment, as well as the necessity of proper day care, health care, and the Family Medical Leave Act. Gloria Steinem delivered the keynote address at the conference, where she addressed the topics of sexual abuse among children, voter apathy, and patriarchy in religious issues. She stated that the men in the country needed to adopt attitudes more like today's women. Ms. Ireland delivered the final speech, commenting on the rape at the Kennedy estate in Palm Beach, the refusal to let women into the Virginia Military Institute, the nomination of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court, and the possible overturning of the gag rule regarding abortion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18784-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18784-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Schuler talked about consideration of a bill limiting access to abortions by minors traveling across state lines for the procedure. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186497-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186497-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT The guests debated the political and health implications of the recent decision by the Food and Drug Administration to allow the "Plan B" pill to be dispensed to women over 18 years of age without a prescription. They responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193906-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193906-3 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Health & Human Services Committee of the Minnesota State Senate debates S.F. 1688, a bill relating to health that prevents abortion for birth control purposes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11345-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11345-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Elizabeth Graham talked about the origins of Planned Parenthood and about abortion. After her remarks, she answered questions from the college students in the audience. The event was part of the 29th annual National Conservative Student Conference held at George Washington University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200233-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200233-6 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee heard from the French inventor of RU486, contraception researchers, and critics of the drug on the safety and effectiveness of RU486, the so-called abortion pill. RU486 is a drug that can be taken to cause an abortion during the first nine weeks of a pregnancy. It is also being tested as a possible treatment for breast cancer. Great Britain and France have approved the drug for general use. RU486 is not available in the United States, the drug's manufacturer says, because of fears that anti-abortion groups would encourage a boycott against its products. Dr. Baulieu is the developer of RU486. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23173-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23173-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Members of the National Right to Life Committee talked about their plans to "reverse [Roe]'s legacy and combat the abortion agenda of Barack Obama and his pro-abortion allies." They responded to questions from reporters in the audience at the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283548-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283548-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Following brief remarks about the Partial Birth Abortion Ban legislation and the implications of the ban, President Bush signed the legislation into law. He also said his administration would fight for the law if it were challenged in the courts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178970-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178970-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT In his speech, Senator Helms addressed the basic conservative view on major topics of the the times. These included a stand against banning prayer in school, abortion, increased government spending, and increased federal taxes. Helms also criticized recent foreign policy decisions and actions, like the Central American Peace Plan and the imposing of sanctions on South Africa, as supporting communism. Finally, Senator Helms assailed the media for distorting the news in accordance with its liberal bias. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3041-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3041-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Professor Barnett talked about two abortion cases being heard in oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court later in the month. On October 31, 2006, the Court would consider the constitutionality of the 2003 Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act, which made late-term abortion a crime unless a woman's life is a stake, but without an exception for the health of the mother. The cases were [Gonzales v. Carhart] and [Gonzales v. Planned Parenthood]. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194412-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194412-2 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton spoke about his Executive Orders in which he ends the ban on the use of fetal tissue in medical research, suspends the Title X regulation known as the "gag rule," allows the use of military facilities for privately funded abortions, and expedites the Food and Drug Administration's review of the French abortion drug, RU-486. After his speech he proceeded to sign the orders.} President Clinton then responded to a few questions from reporters about his appointment of Zoe Baird to the position of U.S. Attorney General and the subsequent removal of her name from consideration for that office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37335-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37335-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT The National Organization for Women held its annual rally and vigil outside the Supreme Court building commemorating the 39th anniversary of [Roe v. Wade]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303856-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303856-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Senators spoke about a proposal to eliminate federal funding for Planned Parenthood. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299048-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299048-5 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT