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GOP-Led House Sets Stage for a Wave of New Abortion Restrictions
Republican dominance on Capitol Hill has been welcomed by the right-to-life movement. But today, a dispute between moderates and conservatives led House leaders to pull a bill restricting late-term abortions. What's the message about majority party leadership — on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade?
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenRepublican dominance on Capitol Hill has been welcomed by the right-to-life movement. But today, a dispute between moderates and conservatives led House leaders to pull a bill restricting late-term abortions. What's the message about majority party leadership — on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade?
Also, the Eurozone goes for American-style "QE", and a controversial death in Argentina. Was it a suicide…or not?
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3 storiesThe Eurozone Goes for American-Style "Quantitative Easing"
It's been working to help the US recover from the Great Recession, now Europe is trying what's called "quantitative easing." Today, Central Bank President Mario Draghi announced plans to buy bonds worth 60 billion Euros -- about $69.7 billion — every month.
Read the story7 minThe Politics of Abortion: Back on Capitol Hill
On this 42nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the annual March for Life got under way with expectations that the House would pass restrictions on late-term abortions. But moderate Republican women objected to language about rape, and GOP leaders pulled the bill .
Read the story35 minQuestions Swirl over Death of Argentina Prosecutor
People in Argentina took to the streets on Monday over the shooting death of Alberto Nisman. He'd been scheduled to testify that day about accusations against President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. She first claimed Nisman's death was a suicide — but today she's saying otherwise .
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