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Mike Gravel on Abortion and Birth Control

Abortion is an issue in the United States that spreads ethics, morality, law, science, and religion. The different perspectives for viewing the abortion issue have caused a fragmented and emotional landscape. The Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade in 1973 and other opinions has essentially defined the country's current position on abortion as legal but subject to state restrictions. This topic includes information about candidate positions on: public funding for abortions, the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, sex education in schools, the use of federal funds for family planning organizations, and the legality of abortion procedures.

The issues

Mike Gravel strongly supports keeping abortion legal

I am opposed to today's Supreme Court ruling [allowing states to ban partial-birth abortion] or any ruling that places restrictions on reproductive freedom. Today's decision authorizes federal intervention to prohibit a nationwide procedure that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has found at times to be medically necessary. Any decision on abortion should remain between a woman and her doctor. There is no room for interference from politicians and judges.

Press release, "Statement on Supreme Court ruling" Apr 27, 2007

Mike Gravel strongly supports the Roe v. Wade decision of 1973

Mike Gravel supports a woman's right to decide if and when to have children, and to make the difficult decision about abortion without interference by government. Comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education, including accurate information about contraception, can help to reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and abortions.

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Mike Gravel strongly supports emergency contraception

I am opposed to today's Supreme Court ruling [allowing states to ban partial-birth abortion] or any ruling that places restrictions on reproductive freedom. Today's decision authorizes federal intervention to prohibit a nationwide procedure that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has found at times to be medically necessary. Any decision on abortion should remain between a woman and her doctor. There is no room for interference from politicians and judges.

"Statement on Supreme Court ruling", Apr 27, 2007

Mike Gravel strongly opposes restrictions on medical procedures used during late term abortions

I am opposed to today's Supreme Court ruling [allowing states to ban partial-birth abortion] or any ruling that places restrictions on reproductive freedom. Today's decision authorizes federal intervention to prohibit a nationwide procedure that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has found at times to be medically necessary. Any decision on abortion should remain between a woman and her doctor. There is no room for interference from politicians and judges.

"Statement on Supreme Court ruling", Apr 27, 2007

Mike Gravel strongly supports abortion in the case of rape or incest

I am opposed to today's Supreme Court ruling [allowing states to ban partial-birth abortion] or any ruling that places restrictions on reproductive freedom. Today's decision authorizes federal intervention to prohibit a nationwide procedure that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has found at times to be medically necessary. Any decision on abortion should remain between a woman and her doctor. There is no room for interference from politicians and judges.

"Statement on Supreme Court ruling", Apr 27, 2007

Mike Gravel strongly supports abortion when the woman's life is at risk

I am opposed to today's Supreme Court ruling [allowing states to ban partial-birth abortion] or any ruling that places restrictions on reproductive freedom. Today's decision authorizes federal intervention to prohibit a nationwide procedure that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has found at times to be medically necessary. Any decision on abortion should remain between a woman and her doctor. There is no room for interference from politicians and judges.

"Statement on Supreme Court ruling", Apr 27, 2007

Mike Gravel is neutral on federal funding for birth control

I am opposed to today's Supreme Court ruling [allowing states to ban partial-birth abortion] or any ruling that places restrictions on reproductive freedom. Today's decision authorizes federal intervention to prohibit a nationwide procedure that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has found at times to be medically necessary. Any decision on abortion should remain between a woman and her doctor. There is no room for interference from politicians and judges."

"Statement on Supreme Court ruling", Apr 27, 2007

Mike Gravel strongly supports public funding for abortion

"I am opposed to today's Supreme Court ruling [allowing states to ban partial-birth abortion] or any ruling that places restrictions on reproductive freedom. Today's decision authorizes federal intervention to prohibit a nationwide procedure that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has found at times to be medically necessary. Any decision on abortion should remain between a woman and her doctor. There is no room for interference from politicians and judges."

"Statement on Supreme Court ruling", Apr 27, 2007

Mike Gravel strongly supports sex education

Indicated SUPPORT for the question: Would you support the Responsible Education About Life (REAL) Act which would create a federal grant program to channel money to states that choose to teach comprehensive and age‐appropriate sex education for America's students that includes science‐based prevention methods?

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Mike Gravel strongly opposes abstinence-only education

5. Would you support the Responsible Education About Life (REAL) Act which would create a federal grant program to channel money to states that choose to teach comprehensive and age‐ appropriate sex education for America’s students that includes science‐based prevention methods? X - Support [Indicated Support]

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