RNC Planning Immediate Review of Its Abortion Coverage

Ken McKay, the chief of staff of the Republican National Committee, has prepared a memo to the 27 members of the RNC’s executive committee informing them that RNC Chairman Michael Steele has called for an immediate review of the elective abortion coverage contained in the RNC’s health insurance policy.

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November 12, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (1)

New Wrinkle: RNC Insurance Plan Covers Abortion

There is a new wrinkle in the abortion debate: the Republican National Committee confirms that its insurance plan covers elective abortion – a procedure condemned in the party’s platform as an assault on innocent human life.

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Palin: Levi Johnston ‘Part of the Family’; McCain Staffers Thought Couric Interview Went Well

Excerpts on Levi Johnston and John McCain from Sarah Palin's Monday interview with Oprah Winfrey. ABC's Barbara Walters interviews Sarah Palin on Tuesday, Nov. 17.

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'Top Line' -- Palin’s Book Behavior May Hold Clues to Future Plans

ABC News’ Kim Berryman reports: November 17th, just over a year since the former Alaska governor and current Facebook account holder wasn't elected vice president, Sarah Palin will release her book "Going Rogue: An American Life". Politico’s Jonathan Martin told ABC’s Top Line today that he will be watching Palin’s book tour closely for clues about her future aspirations.

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‘Top Line’ Book Corner: ‘American Original: The Life and Constitution of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’

Supreme Courts are remembered by their chief justices -- the Warren Court, the Rehnquist Court, etc. -- but generations from now, historians may look back and reference the Scalia Court for a quick encapsulation of the current era of American jurisprudence. Joan Biskupic, who covers the Supreme Court for USA Today, is the author of a new biography of the nation’s first Italian-American justice: “American Original: The Life and Constitution of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.”

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Rep. Frank: ‘Don't Ask, Don't Tell' to be Repealed Next Year

House Democrats and the White House have agreed to a strategy that will repeal the military's ban on gays serving openly in the military next year, according to Rep. Barney Frank, a key point person on legislation impacting gay rights.

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Baggage Handling: Obama leaves behind unfinished business as he leaves for Asia

Mostly, though, this one stands out because President Obama's most important work is staying behind while he's in Asia over the next week.

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November 12, 2009 in The Note | Permalink | User Comments (41)

The Note's Must-Reads for Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009

The Note's Must-Reads are a round-up of today's political headlines and stories from ABC News and the top U.S. newspapers. Posted Monday through Friday right here at www.abcnews.com Compiled by ABC News Desk Assistants JAYCE HENDERSON, PETER MARTINEZ, KRISTEN RED-HORSE,...

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Is the Obama Army Stirring?

We've been critical in this space of the stop-and-start efforts by Organizing for America -- the offshoot of the old Obama campaign operation -- to, well, get itself organized effectively.

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November 11, 2009 in Obama Agenda, President Obama | Permalink | User Comments (22)

NOW Official: Abortion-Rights Groups ‘Extremely Disappointed’ in Pelosi; Will ‘Absolutely’ be Tracking Final Vote

ABC News’ Rick Klein reports: Abortion-rights groups say they were blindsided by the last-minute deal that wound up adding new abortion restrictions in the health care bill -- and are serving notice that they won’t let that happen again.

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