 |
|
|
Updated: 6:37 PM Aug 21, 2008
HHS: Doctors Can Refuse To Provide Abortions
The Bush administration is proposing stronger job protections for doctors who refuse to perform abortions because of religious or moral objections. Posted: 5:12 PM Aug 21, 2008Reporter: Associated Press |
|
7 Comments 
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Bush administration is proposing stronger
job protections for doctors who refuse to perform abortions because
of religious or moral objections.
Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt said
Thursday that doctors should not face retaliation from employers or
medical societies because they object to abortion. Leavitt says
"freedom of conscience is not to be surrendered upon issuance of a
medical degree."
The rule, which applies to institutions receiving government
money, is likely to be challenged by abortion rights supporters.
(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Latest Comments
This debate is an old one and frankly in some ways is scary. when will the assualt on our human rights be stopped. They want to ban abortion because they say its murder. They ban smoking in public places, if the government paid half a much attention to what they should be doing instead of the tax payers personal lives, our gevernment would be alot better off. I work, pay my taxes and vote, stay out of my personal life.
[ Report Abuse ]
With such doctor shortages, it always amazes me that they can find so many doctors willing to do abortions. Hippocratic oath and all that....
[ Report Abuse ]
I agree with Mae, doctors shouldn't have to commit murder to keep their jobs. God Bless You!
[ Report Abuse ]
| AP Video |
|
|
 |
Find out Whats On KBTX Tonight |
 |
Check Out This Fall's CW Lineup |
 |
College Station Now | ||
 |
Bryan's Living and Learning |
- Over a Dozen CS Vehicle Break-Ins Reported Friday
- Fatal Accident Highway 79 Between Hearne & Gause
- President Bush Visits Wounded Fort Hood Soldiers
- Planned Parenthood Director Leaves, Has Change of Heart
- Edwards Will Vote Against House Health Care Reform Bill
- Brazos Valley Resident Among Those Killed & Wounded
- Aggies to Wear Helmet Decal in Honor of Fort Hood
- Aggies Fail To Finish Off CU
- Fort Hood Private Injured Thursday Describes Shooting
- Update for the Fort Hood Shooting Tragedy
- Woman Holds Fake Fundraiser to Afford Breast Implants
30 Comments - Update for the Fort Hood Shooting Tragedy
28 Comments - Mayor: CS's Red Light Cameras Will Be Off Wednesday
27 Comments - CS Woman Robbed at Gunpoint Speaks Out
26 Comments - Tragedy at Fort Hood: 12 Dead, 31 Wounded in Shooting
21 Comments - President Bush Visits Wounded Fort Hood Soldiers
14 Comments
 |
|
Send your Halloween pictures for a chance to win |
