Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Christopher Smith [R, NJ-4]

Gender abortion bill fails

2012-06-01T12:38:40Z

“It is violence against women,” said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., of abortions of female fetuses. “This is the real war on women.” The White House, most Democrats, abortion rights groups and some Asian-American organizations opposed the ...

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House Rejects Bill Banning Sex-Selective Abortion

2012-06-01T10:01:11Z

That statement led Rep. Chris Smith, R-N,J., to call Obama the most pro-abortion president in history. "It is inconceivable to me, and I hope it is to you and every American, that our Nobel Prize-winning president can refuse to protect little girls from ..

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LiveAction's 'Gendercide' Part II Reveals Sex-Selective Abortion in NYC's Margaret Sanger Clinic

2012-06-01T06:40:45Z

Women’s rights: Nuns’ fight with Vatican highlights Catholicism’s global struggle Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, declared, “Today the three most dangerous words in China and India are: It’s a girl. We can’t let that happen here.” Supporters

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Commercial space capsule back on Earth

2012-06-01T02:30:12Z

Republicans had tried to depict the vote as a women's rights issue. "It is violence against women," said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., of abortions of female fetuses. The White House, most Democrats, abortion-rights groups and some Asian-American ...

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Taking Note: Sex-Selection Abortion Bill Rejected

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...against ending sex-selection abortion is a vote in favor of gender bias and female gendercide,” said Rep. Marsha Blackburn. Rep. Chris Smith said, “In many countries including our own, it could be a death sentence. Today the three most dangerous wor

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House rejects sex-selection abortion ban - Fri, 01 Jun 2012 PST

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...a war on women, struck back by trying to depict the vote as a women’s rights issue. “It is violence against women,” said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., of abortions of female fetuses. “This is the real war on women.” The White House, most Democrats

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Sex-selection abortion ban draws majority support but fails in House

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...Chris Smith addresses the controversy of sex-selection abortions with (left) Lila Rose, Live Action, and Marilyn Musgrave. Credit: SBA List. Washington D.C., Jun 1, 2012 / 12:03 am (CNA).- Despite gaining the support of more than half of the U.S. House

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House Democrats Vote to Support Gender-Based Abortions

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...how our Nobel Prize-winning president can refuse to protect little girls from the violence of sex-selection abortion,” Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., said Thursday. Bill sponsor Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., said “there has never been a more pro-abortion p

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Republican effort to ban abortions based on gender fails in House

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...they are waging a war on women, sought to depict the vote as a women's rights issue. "It is violence against women," said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., of abortions of female fetuses. "This is the real war on women." "The use of abortion for sex selection h

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Sex-Selection Abortions Bill Pits Democrats Against Republicans in House

2012-05-31T23:16:56Z

Mr. Speaker, 'It's a girl' is cause for enormous joy, happiness and celebration," Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., said on the House

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Sex-Selective Abortion Ban Fails In House As Live Action Releases Second Video

2012-05-31T17:26:11Z

The lawmakers highlighted the Live Action videos at the press conference for PRENDA on Thursday as evidence that Planned Parenthood is facilitating "gendercide" in the U.S. "This is the real war on women," said Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) "Planned ...

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US House rejects sex-selection abortion ban

2012-05-31T16:36:04Z

"It is violence against women," said Rep. Chris Smith, a Republican, of abortions of female fetuses. "This is the real war on women." The White House, most Democrats, abortion rights groups and some Asian-American organizations opposed the bill ...

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Sex-Selection Abortion Ban Fails in House

2012-05-31T15:53:07Z

House rejects sex-selection abortion ban

2012-05-31T15:17:20Z

"It is violence against women," said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., of abortions of female fetuses. "This is the real war on women." The White House, most Democrats, abortion rights groups and some Asian-American organizations opposed the bill, saying it could

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Video: Chinese Activist Chen Guangcheng Speaks in New York

2012-05-31T14:48:42Z

As the Journal’s Heather Haddon reported Thursday, Chen’s trek to the U.S. came with the help of an unexpected ally: New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith, a 16-term incumbent considered one of Congress’s most conservative members. Mr. Chen ...

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Sex-Selection Abortion Ban Vote: GOP Measure Fails In House

2012-05-31T14:27:13Z

"It is violence against women," said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., of abortions of female fetuses, which happens most commonly in Asian countries, such as India and China, where there is cultural preference for boys. "This is the real war on women."

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An Exposé Before a Vote on Gender-Based Abortions

2012-05-31T14:20:04Z

It would require a doctor to try and read her patient’s mind and determine what her reasons are.” Representative Chris Smith, a Republican from New Jersey and a longtime opponent of abortion rights, cited the blind Chinese activist Chen ...

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House to vote on sex-selection abortion ban

2012-05-31T13:15:38Z

Rep. Chris Smith Awarded for His Heroic Pro-Life Efforts

2012-05-31T13:15:38Z

In a gala Americans United for Life is sponsoring tonight, pro-life champion and New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith will receive the 2012 Henry J. Hyde Defender of Life Award for his leadership on pro-life issues in the House of Representatives.

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House to vote on sex-selection abortion ban

2012-05-31T06:27:37Z