Abortion legislation 2011 - Revision history

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Aschlafly at 22:30, March 15, 2012

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2012-01-01T03:20:01Z

The Ten Best ... plus Russia

Aschlafly: /* The Ten Best ... plus Russia */ "health insurance plans available through the new federal health care law ]must not pay] for abortions"

2012-01-01T03:19:37Z

The Ten Best ... plus Russia: "health insurance plans available through the new federal health care law ]must not pay] for abortions"

Aschlafly: /* The Ten Best ... plus Russia */ third pro-life bill signed into law in late December in Ohio, moving it to #3 for the year

2012-01-01T03:18:33Z

The Ten Best ... plus Russia: third pro-life bill signed into law in late December in Ohio, moving it to #3 for the year

Aschlafly: /* The Ten Best ... plus Russia */ Ohio moves up in ranking with a more sensible bypass procedure

2011-11-06T04:46:54Z

The Ten Best ... plus Russia: Ohio moves up in ranking with a more sensible bypass procedure

Aschlafly: /* Honorable Mention */ Michigan

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Honorable Mention: Michigan

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-A study by the [[Heritage Foundation]] suggests that state legislation is a major factor—and perhaps the most important factor—in whether the abortion rate increases or decreases.<ref>http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2007/02/analyzing-the-effect-of-state-legislation-on-the-incidence-of-abortion-among-minors</ref>
+A study by the [[Heritage Foundation]] suggests that state legislation is a major factor—and perhaps the most important factor—in whether the abortion rate increases or decreases.<ref>https://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2007/02/analyzing-the-effect-of-state-legislation-on-the-incidence-of-abortion-among-minors</ref>
 By September 2011, most state legislatures have adjourned for the year, and some for two years.  What did politicians who campaigned by claiming to be [[pro-life]] actually accomplish?
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 |Oklahoma
-|Almost nothing,<ref>Decreased from 24 to 20 weeks of pregnancy the latest time when abortion could still be performed, and prohibited abortion coverage by insurance companies except as supplemental coverage. [http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2011/04/20/Oklahoma-governor-signs-anti-abortion-laws/UPI-23141303346328/?rel=39521308084524]</ref> despite claiming to have the most pro-life legislature (and a pro-life governor) in the nation.  It did pass a law restricting the use of abortion-inducing drugs, but it was then blocked by a state court judge.<ref>http://bostonherald.com/news/national/south/view.bg?articleid=1374536</ref>
+|Almost nothing,<ref>Decreased from 24 to 20 weeks of pregnancy the latest time when abortion could still be performed, and prohibited abortion coverage by insurance companies except as supplemental coverage. [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2011/04/20/Oklahoma-governor-signs-anti-abortion-laws/UPI-23141303346328/?rel=39521308084524]</ref> despite claiming to have the most pro-life legislature (and a pro-life governor) in the nation.  It did pass a law restricting the use of abortion-inducing drugs, but it was then blocked by a state court judge.<ref>http://bostonherald.com/news/national/south/view.bg?articleid=1374536</ref>
 |Apparently Oklahoma voters do not yet recognize the difference between phony pro-life talk by politicians, and effective law-making.
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 |Ohio
-|Three key bills became law.  First, a ban on abortion if the unborn child is more than 20 weeks old and has viability outside the womb (HB 78);<ref>http://www.the-news-leader.com/news/article/5072014</ref> this affects about 600 abortions annually.<ref>http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2011/07/ohio_senate_passes_late-term_a.html</ref>  Second, when abortion is sought for a minor without parental approval, the judge must "'hear evidence relating to the emotional development, maturity, intellect, and understanding of the minor'" and the judge must also "ask if the minor understands the consequences and alternatives to the abortion," and "ask minors if anyone 'instructed' them on how to answer the court's questions."<ref>http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/1m1/05/us-abortion-ohio-idUSTRE7A41KE20111105</ref>  Third, "health insurance plans available through the new federal health care law [must not pay] for abortions" unless narrow exceptions apply (HB 79).<ref>http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2011/12/gov_kasich_signs_13_bills_into.html</ref>
+|Three key bills became law.  First, a ban on abortion if the unborn child is more than 20 weeks old and has viability outside the womb (HB 78);<ref>http://www.the-news-leader.com/news/article/5072014</ref> this affects about 600 abortions annually.<ref>http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2011/07/ohio_senate_passes_late-term_a.html</ref>  Second, when abortion is sought for a minor without parental approval, the judge must "'hear evidence relating to the emotional development, maturity, intellect, and understanding of the minor'" and the judge must also "ask if the minor understands the consequences and alternatives to the abortion," and "ask minors if anyone 'instructed' them on how to answer the court's questions."<ref>https://www.reuters.com/article/2011/1m1/05/us-abortion-ohio-idUSTRE7A41KE20111105</ref>  Third, "health insurance plans available through the new federal health care law [must not pay] for abortions" unless narrow exceptions apply (HB 79).<ref>http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2011/12/gov_kasich_signs_13_bills_into.html</ref>
 |The House also passed a bill prohibiting abortion if a heartbeat is detected (there are exceptions), which could become the strongest pro-life law in the nation,<ref>[http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpp/news/ohio-house-to-vote-on-3-abortion-related-bills Ohio house to vote on 3 abortion related bills, FOX Toledo, June 28, 2011]</ref> but it fell just short of passing the Senate despite endorsement by many [[conservative]] leaders.
 |Governor, House, Senate are all Republican-led assuring legal victories

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-A study by the [[Heritage Foundation]] suggests that state legislation is a major factor -- and perhaps the most important factor -- in whether the abortion rate increases or decreases.<ref>http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2007/02/analyzing-the-effect-of-state-legislation-on-the-incidence-of-abortion-among-minors</ref>
+A study by the [[Heritage Foundation]] suggests that state legislation is a major factor—and perhaps the most important factor—in whether the abortion rate increases or decreases.<ref>http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2007/02/analyzing-the-effect-of-state-legislation-on-the-incidence-of-abortion-among-minors</ref>
 By September 2011, most state legislatures have adjourned for the year, and some for two years.  What did politicians who campaigned by claiming to be [[pro-life]] actually accomplish?
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 |Arizona
 |Despite big majorities claiming to be pro-life, Arizona passed only three worthless laws: HB 2416,<ref>Establishes a right -- for which the abortion clinics can obtain a coached waiver -- for the patient to view an ultrasound or hear an [[auscultation]] only an hour before an abortion, with too little time to reflect on it and change one's mind.</ref> HB 2384, and HB 2443.<ref>http://newmexicoindependent.com/69773/arizona-ends-legislative-session-with-several-laws-limiting-abortion-access-funding</ref>
-|The [[RINO]] Speaker of the House Adams -- now running for [[Congress]] -- refused to allow a vote on meaningful [[pro-life]] legislation, despite passing by big majorities in committees.
+|The [[RINO]] Speaker of the House Adams—now running for [[Congress]]—refused to allow a vote on meaningful [[pro-life]] legislation, despite passing by big majorities in committees.
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 |Missouri
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 |Wisconsin
 |Despite having the votes to pass any conservative law, it has done nothing on the issue of abortion except slightly reduce funding for [[Planned Parenthood]]
-|Republicans almost lost control of the state senate in recall elections due to their lack of achievement socially, while angering voters economically.  Governor Scott Walker -- inactive on social issues -- could still be recalled.
+|Republicans almost lost control of the state senate in recall elections due to their lack of achievement socially, while angering voters economically.  Governor Scott Walker—inactive on social issues—could still be recalled.
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 |Georgia
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-== External Links ==
+== External links ==
 * [http://conservativestates.wordpress.com/champions/ State Champions For Life]
 [[Category:Abortion]]
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 |Republicans won a supermajority in the House in 2010, and several key politicians seek the Republican nomination to run for higher office.
 |[[Rick Perry]] might campaign for president on this issue.
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 |North Carolina
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 |Good law, but then South Dakota failed to appeal a preliminary injunction blocking it from going into effect.
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 |Nebraska

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 |Bans abortions beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy
 |affects only 1.5% of abortions
 |Republican gains in 2010 elections
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