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BBC News: Bush hails anti-abortion ‘gains’

The US is “making progress” towards more reductions in abortions, President George W Bush has told pro-life campaigners rallying in Washington.

On Monday, Mr Bush said, in what was described as a passionate speech, that “the strong have a duty to protect the weak”.

Children’s Defense Fund: 2003 Facts on Child Poverty in America

12.9 million American children younger than 18 live below the poverty line.
More children live in poverty today than 30 or 35 years ago. The number of poor children reached a recent peak of 15.7 million in 1993, fell for eight years, but has risen for three consecutive years since.

“If you’re pre-born, you’re fine. If you’re preschool, you’re fucked!” - George Carlin


Posted on January 25th, 2005 at 9:50 am

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