Lawrence D. Jones

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• Apr 11, 2009

  Iowa House Refuses Marriage Vote

  Iowa legislators shot down a resolution Thursday that would have put the same-sex marriage issue to a ballot vote, as hundreds of Iowans rallied outside the state Capitol for a chance to affirm traditional marriage.

• Apr 9, 2009

  Christian Doctors Urge Obama to Uphold Conscience Protections

  An organization of Christian doctors on Wednesday warned that a rescission of conscience protections for healthcare workers is dangerous not only for the healthcare system but also for patients.

• Apr 8, 2009

  Pro-Life Campaign Saves 389 Babies from Abortion

  Pro-life advocates reported that they have saved 398 babies from abortion during a recent nationwide campaign. The figure from the latest 40 Days of Life effort brings the total number of babies saved from abortion to 1,517.

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  Apr 8, 2009

  Pro-Family Leaders Warn Battle Over Marriage Will Reach Federal Level

  Pro-family groups are warning states to take steps toward passing a marriage amendment, noting that the Vermont decision on Tuesday to legalize same-sex marriage is an indication that the battle over marriage will eventually spread to other states and reach the federal level.

• Apr 6, 2009

  Judge: Ill. Pharmacists Cannot Be Forced to Dispense 'Morning-After' Pill

  A judge has ruled that Illinois officials cannot force pharmacists to dispense emergency contraception.

• Apr 5, 2009

  N. Dakota Senate Rejects 'Personhood' Bill, Passes Ultrasound Bill

  The North Dakota Senate on Friday rejected a "personhood" bill that would grant constitutional rights to human embryos but approved several other pro-life measures.

• Apr 4, 2009

  W. Virginia Bill on 'In God We Trust' Plate Advances

  West Virginian drivers may eventually be able to proclaim their faith in God on their license plates thanks to advancing legislation.

• Apr 2, 2009

  Virginia Gov. Approves Law Requiring Schools to Teach Benefits of Marriage

  The Virginian governor has signed legislation requiring local schools to teach the benefits and value of marriage as part of the state Board of Education's Family Life Education program.

• Mar 12, 2009

  Lawyer Argues Jesus Graduation Speech Case Before Appeals Court

  A lawyer representing a Colorado high school valedictorian who was told she needed to apologize for mentioning Jesus in her graduation speech or not receive a diploma argued her case before a federal appeals court Wednesday.

• Mar 11, 2009

  Conn. Bill on Restructuring Catholic Church Pulled

  A controversial bill that would allow Connecticut lawmakers to reconfigure the governing structure of the Catholic Church was pulled Tuesday.