Today's action was the first position taken by the association on an abortion bill.

He offered as evidence Mr. Clinton's veto of the abortion bill.

Today was the first time that the House has voted on a stand-alone abortion bill.

The abortion bill was approved 54 to 44, a dozen votes short of the number needed to override a veto.

Opinion surveys have consistently found that up to 60 percent of voters oppose the abortion bill.

Whether the abortion bill passes or fails, it seems certain to remain a divisive issue in Poland.

But they cited the association's handling of the abortion bill as an example of serious flaws in its decision-making process.

On his way out the president asks his aide to remind him to sign the abortion bill.

March 7 - Tens of thousands demonstrate against an abortion bill in several Spanish cities.

The inherent danger, in such measures, was starkly noted last month by a lawyer opposing the abortion bill.