Gag rule - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A gag rule is a rule that limits or forbids the raising, consideration or discussion of a particular topic by members of a legislative or decision-making body. Such rules are often criticized becaus...
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Fireworks Splice HTML ... Representative John Quincy Adams responding to the gag rule in the House of Representatives, May 25, 1836 ... Stricter versions of this gag rule passed in succeeding Congresses. At first, only a small group of congressmen, led by Representative John Quincy Adams of Massachusetts, opposed the rule.
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Mexico City Policy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Mexico City Policy , also known by critics as the Mexico City Gag Rule and the Global Gag Rule , was an intermittent United States government policy that required all non-governmental organi...
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Opponents call it the "global gag rule." Mr. Clinton, a Democrat, lifted that restriction when be became president in 1993, and then the Republican Mr. Bush changed it back in 2001. ... "He has clearly stated his opposition to the global gag rule and his intention to overturn it," she said.
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Gag Rule -- March 16, 1836 ... On March 16, 1836, South Carolina’s John C. Calhoun stormed out of the Senate chamber. The Senate had just rejected a proposal that he believed would save the nation unnecessary bloodshed. ... March 16, 1836; Gag Rule...
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John Quincy Adams: Gag Rule Controversy, Petition Purporting to Come from Slaves ... Paper from slaves: does it come under the gag rule? ... Zulick Home | COM340 | Gag Rule Controversy, 1/9/1837 | Sources | All PRimary Texts; NARA Exhibit on the Gag Rule...
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It was given to him for his efforts to end the gag rule, which prevented discussions in the House of Representatives about the abolition of slavery. Adams noted in his diary: “There is in the top of the cane a golden eagle inlaid, bearing a scroll, with the motto ‘Right of Petition Triumphant’ engraved upon it.
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This afternoon, away from the eyes of reporters, Barack Obama signed an executive order overturning the global gag rule, allowing international family planning organizations that perform or inform about abortions to receive development money. ... Change is coming ... By Megan, 5:20 PM on Fri Jan 23 2009, 6,372 views...
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Not everyone has been swept up in Obamamania as of late: the Vatican has released a statement condemning the President for reversing the "global gag rule," and lifting a ban on overseas abortion funding. ... Twihard With A Vengeance: Why Twilight Is A Boon For Young ... Dear Santa: Have You Seen The December J.
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