Gop Platform Retains Abortion-Ban Plank ; Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage in 'Forward-Looking' Draft

The Washington Times › August 26, 2008

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The Republican Party will maintain its call for a constitutional ban on abortion and opposition to same-sex marriage if its platform- writing committee approves a staff-written draft during its formal meetings here on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The 112-delegate platform committee met informally Monday night and were given copies of the draft. The committee is headed by Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California and Sen. Richard M. Burr of North Carolina.

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Gop Platform Retains Abortion-Ban Plank ; Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage in 'Forward-Looking' Draft

Mr. McCarthy noted that the committee asked Americans nationwide to suggest ideas for inclusio...

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