Federal Funds and Abortions

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This paper examines the historical evolution of the legalization of abortion in the United States and the controversy over its federal funding. It explores the roles of interest groups, government agencies and the position of civilian insurance companies and the arguments for and against the use of federal funds.

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History of Major Events Leading to the Legalization of Abortion in the United States
American Law Institute {ALI}
Formation of the National Right to Life Committee {NLRC}
Roe vs. Wade
Should Federal Funds be Used for Abortion?
Human Embryo and Fetal Research
Role of Federal Agencies
Position of Civilian Insurance Companies
Should Federal Funds be Available for Abortion: Pros and Cons

From the Paper:

"Abortion was one of those topics reserved for private conversations until 1973. After the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, it became a major headline and remains an important and controversial medical, political, religious, and ethical issue. According to Louis Palmer , thousands of abortion organizations have developed since 1973. Abortion violence and demonstrations and the laws designed to combat such protests, embryonic cloning, embryo/fetal stem cell research, assisted reproductive technology, surrogacy, major birth defects and sexual diseases are a few of social issues resulting from the abortion debacle."

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