Takeaway #1
In his first week in office, President-elect Obama may issue an executive order to reverse a controversial Bush administration abortion policy.Takeaway #2
The policy in question is the "Mexico City policy" that was devised by President Regan in 1984 and was lifted by President Clinton in 1993. It was reinstated again by President Bush in 2001 and is current policy.Takeaway #3
The policy prohibits U.S. tax money from providing information about, counseling for, or referrals about abortion.
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synopped by: kristyrempher (reach: 18)
category: Politics
Sources: Obama May Quickly Reverse Abortion Policy
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January 20, 2009 00:17 revised by: newsjunkie reason: grammar
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January 19, 2009 23:30 revised by: kristyrempher reason: grammar
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January 19, 2009 22:58 revised by: kristyrempher reason: minor edit