That was fast. Obama's been in office for less than a week, and he's already overturned the abortion "gag rule," one the first acts of the Bush administration way back in 2001.
It probably won't get much play outside of the pro-life community. But they're going to be up in arms about it, I imagine. They were one of the most vehemently anti-Obama wings of the GOP, and this confirms their worst fears.
There will be plenty of Republicans urging moderation and conciliation, at least for a few months. Pro-lifers won't be among them. With this executive order, Obama must know he's declaring war on anti-abortion activists.
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Interesting how Obama signed this at 7 pm on a Friday night (shades of the 3 am Biden announcement!). Yes, he knows this will generate opposition from a very vocal group, pro-lifers. I firmly believe there will be sustained pressure for him to sign F.O.C.A.(Freedom of Choice Act)in the near future. Time for the Catholic Church in America to do something besides supporting illegal immigration!
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