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COLUMBIA, SC (05-16-12) – The South Carolina House voted today 107-0 to require protection for infants born alive as a result of a failed abortion attempt. The bill, based on AUL model language, previously passed the Senate 27-3. It now will go through a third reading and then on to Governor Nikki Haley for her signature.
“South [...]

MEDIA ADVISORY: AUL Vice President of Government Affairs Dan McConchie to participate in Oklahoma News Conference Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (05/14/12) – Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest said that the Monday ruling by an Oklahoma judge throwing out commonsense protections for women, protecting them from the dangers of off-label [...]

JEFFERSON CITY, MO (05-02-12) – The Missouri House of Representatives passed a resolution on Wednesday honoring Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest for her “key leadership across the nation in helping to enact life-saving laws at both the beginning and the end of life.”
The Missouri House approved the resolution for Dr. [...]

Jefferson City, Missouri (05-02-12) – “There is a real war on women in abortion clinics today where young girls around the world are destroyed by virtue of their sex in much greater numbers,” Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest said Wednesday, testifying in Missouri on House Bill 1933, a measure that would [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (04-21-12) — Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest called Chuck Colson “an inspirational leader who used his past experiences to build a ministry that transformed the lives of many.”
Dr. Yoest made the following statement: “At the heart of the pro-life movement is the certainty that one life can make [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (04-12-12) – Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest commended Arizona Governor Jan Brewer who today signed a ban on abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy based on AUL Model Legislation, calling the measure “a life-protecting bill designed to ensure that women don’t suffer from the risks of a dangerous, late-term procedure.” This is the [...]

Says in Amicus Curiae Brief before the U. S. Supreme Court that the Law Forces Unconstitutional “Abortion Premium Mandate” on American People
WASHINGTON, D.C. (03-27-12) – Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest called the controversial healthcare law before the U.S. Supreme Court today “the largest expansion of abortion since Roe v. Wade.” To combat [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (03-22-12) —Americans United for Life filed an amicus brief in an Illinois appellate court today, in the case of Morr-Fitz, Inc. v. Pat Quinn, defending the fundamental First Amendment right of conscience. At issue in the case is an Administrative Rule, originally issued in 2005 by then-Governor Rod Blagojevich, which requires pharmacists—regardless of [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (03-21-12) – Speaking at a Capitol Hill news conference on Wednesday, Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest said that the federal power grab and misuse of governmental force in support of abortion “stands in complete opposition to the views of a majority of Americans. The HHS Mandate is an abortion [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (03-09-12) – Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest called the federal lawsuit made public on Friday “even more evidence that the American taxpayer is being defrauded by Planned Parenthood.” The lawsuit Johnson v. Planned Parenthood of Houston and Southeast Texas is pending in the U.S. District Court for the [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (03-06-12) — Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest said that Governor Bob McDonnell’s signing of the Virginia Ultrasound bill “was a courageous stand in the face of a vicious campaign of misinformation.”
She made the following statement: “Abortion advocates engaged in a vicious campaign of misinformation against a proposal that [...]

Washington, D.C. (03-01-12) – Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest announced the launch of a nationwide, educational campaign in support of the First Amendment Right of Conscience and to expose the unprecedented attack by the Obama Administration on this fundamental right. A centerpiece to the campaign is a video that explains [...]

“In looking at the tremendous gains for life in 2011, we can predict the trends on the horizon in 2012,” said AUL’s Dr. Charmaine Yoest. “As we continue our efforts in this pivotal year, AUL will build on last year’s gains and lay the legal foundation for the day after Roe is overturned.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (03-01-12) –Americans [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (02-28-12) — Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest praised the passage of HB 462, an ultrasound right to know act, in the Virginia Senate, calling it a “common sense measure essential for safeguarding women’s health.”
“We know that ultrasounds save lives,” said Dr. Yoest. “This kind of protection for women [...]

Check your local listings for PBS Newshour tonight for a debate between Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest and NARAL Pro-Choice America President Nancy Keenan along with PBS host Judy Woodruff. The topic will be the controversy surrounding Virginia efforts to require a life-saving ultrasound test for women before receiving possible [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (02-23-12) – Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest announced the pre-release of AUL’s package of strategic, legislative initiatives designed to form the “frontlines of pro-life advances, continuing the momentum of 2011.”  AUL serves the community of pro-life lawmakers through the annual release of Defending Life, a guidebook of model [...]

Federal court rules that the State of Washington cannot force pharmacists to dispense life-ending drugs
WASHINGTON, D.C. (02-22-12) — Today a federal district court in Washington ruled that the state cannot force pharmacists to dispense life-ending drugs in violation of their religious beliefs. The holding guts the 2007 Washington Board of Pharmacy rules requiring pharmacies [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (02-13-12) – Americans United for Life joined forces with other pro-life legal organizations to file the leading pro-life amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Obama Administration’s healthcare law, violates the Constitution by forcing Americans to pay for abortion.
AUL President and CEO Dr. Charmaine [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (02-10-12) – Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest said that the Obama Administration continues to force the abortion-inducing drugs mandate in its preventive health care guidelines, despite today’s ”strained attempt to gloss over a fatally-flawed policy that does not address women’s health care needs.”
Dr. Yoest made the following statement: “It [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (02-09-12) – Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest commended Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) who on Wednesday sent a letter to House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) calling for “a full-scale series of Congressional hearings to expose the damage Planned Parenthood has caused to our nation.”
“As Americans United for Life laid [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (02-09-12) – Americans United for Life, the legal arm of the pro-life movement and the oldest national pro-life organization, received a prestigious Weyrich Award for “Grassroots Organization of the Year” for 2011 Wednesday night, during an event leading into the annual CPAC conference. AUL develops model legislation for state and federal legislators, distributed [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (02-09-12) – Americans United for Life  applauded the New Hampshire House for passing HCR 31, a resolution honoring the work of pregnancy care centers. Jeanneane Maxon, AUL Vice President of External Affairs and Corporate Counsel, testified in favor of the resolution, which now moves to the state Senate, calling it “a long-overdue expression of [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (02-06-12) – Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest today said that AUL’s expert, pro-life legal team filed an amicus brief in the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals defending the free speech rights of pro-life Americans “from a draconian ordinance that would force pregnancy care centers to engage in pro-abortion speech [...]

Dr. Charmaine Yoest discusses the Komen Foundation-Planned Parenthood Controversy on CBS Evening News Tonight
Tune in tonight at 6:30 p.m. ET (or check your local listings) to watch Dr. Charmaine Yoest discuss the current controversy over Komen Foundation funding that has been going to Planned Parenthood. Dr. Yoest discusses her concerns in a story by,
CBS reporter [...]

“Planned Parenthood does not actually provide front-line breast health services: Planned Parenthood does not provide mammograms – a service that saved my
life,” said AUL’s Dr. Charmaine Yoest.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (02-03-12) – Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest said that it was “unfortunate that the Komen Foundation had come under vicious attack [...]

“The tremendous gains made at the state, federal and judicial levels in
2011 are only the beginning,” said Dr. Yoest.
“As a former leader within Planned Parenthood, I know just how powerful changes in law and public policy can be,” said Johnson. “At AUL we will continue to expose Planned Parenthood. The American taxpayer should [...]

And AUL prepares for 39th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Events with AUL’s
Dr. Charmaine Yoest and Abby Johnson together during the March for Life.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (01-19-12) –Americans United for Life released its seventh annual “Life List” – a ranking of all 50 states based on the way each deals with a comprehensive list of [...]

“Jeanneane’s legal intellect and her fierce commitment to defending life in law is a significant addition to AUL’s work targeting the abortion industry,” said AUL’s Dr. Charmaine Yoest.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (01-18-12) – Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest announced that Jeanneane Maxon, formerly Care Net General Counsel, has joined the legal arm [...]

Tune in at 6 p.m. Eastern for Fox News Channel’s “Special Report with Bret Baier” to see Dr. Charmaine Yoest discuss a ruling from the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on a Texas sonogram law. Fox News Channel’s Shannon Bream will be reporting. Click here to read more from AUL on the case.

“Protecting women’s lives should be something that can be achieved with bipartisan agreement,” said AUL’s Dr. Charmaine Yoest.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (01-10-12)– Americans United for Life (AUL) filed a brief in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives – including Speaker of the House Rep. John [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest announced Thursday that former Planned Parenthood clinic director Abby Johnson is joining AUL’s premier government affairs team as Senior Policy Advisor. Immediately after coming on board, Johnson headed to Capitol Hill, meeting privately with office holders.
“No one understands better than Abby how [...]

When you are getting your Saturday morning news fix tomorrow, tune in to MSNBC to watch Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest discuss the controversies surrounding news this week of an ongoing House subcommittee investigation underway of Planned Parenthood.
Dr. Yoest is schedule to [...]

“Representatives Henry Waxman and Diana DeGette should put aside their partisan rancor to engage in a thoughtful examination of whether Planned Parenthood is properly using federal dollars,” said AUL’s Dr. Charmaine Yoest
WASHINGTON, D.C. (09-29-11) – Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest called the efforts of Representatives Henry Waxman and Diana DeGette [...]

“Cecile Richards should give an accounting of the millions in taxpayer dollars given to the abortion mega-provider,” said AUL’s Dr. Charmaine Yoest.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (09-28-11) – Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest noted that Planned Parenthood’s response to news of a Congressional investigation into its institutional practices and policies and to [...]

Keeping tax dollars from the abortion industry under the proposed regulations would be impossible, said AUL’s Mary Harned
WASHINGTON, D.C. (09-28-11) — AUL attorney Mary Harned filed a comment letter with Health and Human Services today regarding implementation of part of the advancing health care law.  The proposed rule includes specifications on how the insurance Exchange [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (09-28-11) – AUL President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest announced Wednesday that former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hewlett-Packard Carly Fiorina will give the keynote address during AUL’s 40th Anniversary Gala at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 2. Incorporated in 1971, before the infamous Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (09-28-11) – Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest called the news that Rep. Cliff Stearns of the House Energy and Commerce Committee would be subpoenaing records from Planned Parenthood as part of an investigation into the abortion mega-provider “a historic first step in getting the American taxpayer out of [...]

“The finding that 81 percent of women experienced a higher risk of mental health issues following an abortion should be enough for all sides of the life debate to agree that informed consent laws are needed in every state,” said AUL’s Dr. Charmaine Yoest.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (09-08-11) – Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. [...]

Honorary Co-Chairs Texas Governor Rick Perry, U. S. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, and U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions lead a stellar list of Honorary Hosts for an historic event.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (08-15-11) – National leaders and political luminaries will join together in November to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Americans United for Life — the [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C.- (7/20/11) – Americans United for Life staff counsel Anna Franzonello said Tuesday that the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) recommendations on “preventive services for women” are “unsurprisingly supportive of abortion-inducing drugs because the IOM chose to invite abortion advocacy groups to the table to make recommendations.”
Franzonello, who testified before the IOM during hearings on [...]

Rep. Randy Hultgren spoke at a July 14,2011 news conference in the Rayburn House Office Building to discuss the special report on Planned Parenthood written by Americans United for Life. More on the report can be found at AUL.org.

July 14, 2011
News Conference hosted by Rep. Renee Ellmers and Rep. Randy Hultgren
At the Rayburn House Office Building
On the need for Congressional Hearings and Investigation of Planned Parenthood based on AUL’s report “The Case for Investigating Planned Parenthood.”
Thank you Congresswoman Ellmers and Congressman Hultgren for hosting this event today and for your principled stand on [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (07-14-11) – Rep. Renee Ellmers (R-NC) and Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) have invited Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest, along with other Members of Congress, for a Thursday news event discussing the implications of AUL’s “The Case for Investigating Planned Parenthood.”
In a letter to Members, Rep. Ellmers wrote, “I [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (07-13-11) – Rep. Renee Ellmers (R-NC) and Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) have invited Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest, along with other Members of Congress, for a Thursday news event discussing the implications of AUL’s “The Case for Investigating Planned Parenthood.”
In a letter to Members, Rep. Ellmers wrote, “I [...]

“The weight of the evidence against Planned Parenthood demands a thorough response,” said AUL’s Dr. Charmaine Yoest.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (07-12-11) – Americans United for Life today renewed the call for a Congressional investigation and released an analysis and point-by-point rebuttal of Planned Parenthood’s “Fact-Check” of AUL’s  recent report. Dr. Charmaine Yoest, President and CEO of AUL, noted [...]

“Systemic financial irregularities in the abortion industry’s known record demand an investigation into what goes on behind the closed doors of Planned Parenthood clinics across the country,” said AUL’s Dr. Charmaine Yoest.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (07-07-11) – Americans United for Life released a groundbreaking analysis of the nation’s largest abortion business, following years of AUL legal team [...]

“This law is an achievement that provides loving guidance
for vulnerable girls and their unborn babies,” said Yoest.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (06-22-11) Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest called today’s votes in the New Hampshire House and Senate overriding a gubernatorial veto “an achievement that provides loving guidance for vulnerable girls and their [...]

Tune into PBS Friday for “Need to Know” and watch Americans United for Life President & CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest talk about the changing strategies of the pro-life movement and the momentum for pro-life victories nationwide. Check your local listings.
From the “Need to Know” website:
Also, as a follow-up to our panel on the state of [...]

“Pro-life volunteers do not deserve to be branded and their pregnancy care centers marked with the messages of the abortion industry,” said AUL’s Dr. Charmaine Yoest.
Washington, D.C., June 7, 2011—Today AUL will file an amicus curiae brief on behalf of Care Net, Heartbeat International, the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, and pregnancy care [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (05-26-11) — Americans United for Life Action President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest called the passage of Nebraska’s Parental Consent Bill based on AUL’s model legislation and with AUL ground support “the right thing to do for Nebraska’s young girls and their families.”
Sen. Lydia Brasch sponsored the bill, LB690, which passed by a [...]

“The enactment of HB 1970 puts an end to the dangerous, off-label use of abortion-inducing drugs – a predatory practice promoted by an abortion industry more concerned with profits than women’s health and safety,” said Daniel McConchie, AUL Vice President of Government Affairs.
Oklahoma City, OK – (May 12, 2011) – Americans United for Life praised Oklahoma [...]

Lincoln, NE (05-12-11) – Dr. Charmaine Yoest, President and CEO of Americans United for Life congratulated the Nebraska Legislature for passing LB22, the “Mandate Opt-out and Insurance Clarification Act” to prohibit the use of federal subsidies for abortion coverage in the Nebraska Exchange, and to prohibit abortion coverage by insurance plans within the State of [...]

“The praise that pregnancy centers are receiving is well-deserved and long-overdue,” says Dr. Charmaine Yoest of Americans United for Life
WASHINGTON, D.C. (05-10-11) – Care Net and Americans United for Life joined the Missouri state legislature today in praising the work of pregnancy centers. The Missouri House of Representatives passed a “Resolution Honoring Pregnancy Care Centers,” [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (05-04-11) – Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest applauded the House’s vote to protect Americans from being forced to subsidize the abortion industry with their tax dollars, and to ensure that health care providers’ rights of conscience are protected.  “This historic vote is the first time the Hyde Amendment [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – (4/27/2011)– Care Net and Americans United for Life joined the Texas state legislature in praising the work of pregnancy centers.   The Texas House of Representatives and Senate passed a “Resolution Honoring Pregnancy Care Centers,” thanking the non-profit organizations throughout the state for their tremendous service to women, children, and the community.  The [...]

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, April 26, 2011 – The Oklahoma Senate passed today the Abortion-Inducing Drugs Safety Act (HB 1970) by an overwhelming majority of 39-6. The bill, based upon AUL’s model of the same name, previously passed the Oklahoma House 83-5, and Governor Mary Fallin is expected to sign it into law.
AUL President and CEO [...]

Abby Johnson addresses Texas Senate on behalf of legislation inspired by Americans United for Life model.
AUSTIN, TX (04-26-11) – Former Planned Parenthood director Abby Johnson will testify today before the Texas Senate on behalf of legislation that would further regulate abortion-causing drugs, such as RU486. The measure, HB 3408 and SB1790, was inspired by model [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (04-14-11) – Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest called the Senate’s failure to cut federal funding to Planned Parenthood “evidence that the Senate is ready to welcome some new members who will respect the fact that most people do not want their tax dollars subsidizing the highly politicized abortion [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (04-14-11) – Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest applauded the House’s vote to cut federal funding to the nation’s largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, “a bi-partisan budget cut with heart.”
“The House is listening to the majority of Americans who do not want to see their tax dollars go to [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (04-08-11) – Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest noted that Planned Parenthood of Washington, D.C., engaged in “scare tactics and misinformation” in arguing for more tax subsidies for the profitable and disreputable abortion industry.
Responding to a statement from Laura Meyers, Dr. Yoest said: “Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington is [...]

“Virginia leads the way in protecting the American taxpayer from subsidizing the discredited abortion industry,” said AUL’s Dr. Charmaine Yoest.
Richmond, Virginia (04-08-11) – Americans United for Life CEO and President Dr. Charmaine Yoest applauded the leadership of Virginia for keeping the Commonwealth out of the business of subsidizing abortions through the state exchange mandated in [...]

“The praise that pregnancy centers are receiving is well-deserved and long-overdue,” says Dr. Charmaine Yoest of Americans United for Life
WASHINGTON, D.C. (04-08-11) – Care Net and Americans United for Life commended the Missouri state house today for praising the work of pregnancy care centers.    Rep. Thomas Long introduced HB 1826 with more than 100 [...]

“The gracious and compassionate response of a people to their elderly, ill and disabled is to improve their quality of life, not end their lives,” said Dr. Charmaine Yoest, President and CEO of AUL.
Boise, Idaho, (04-07-11) – Dr. Charmaine Yoest, President and CEO of Americans United for Life, praised Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter for signing SB [...]

“There is a widespread attack on conscience in America,” said AUL’s Dr. Charmaine Yoest. “But today an Illinois court ruled that the state cannot target pharmacists simply because of their religious beliefs.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (04-05-11) — Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest applauded a decision today from an Illinois circuit court that [...]

“The political leaders in Idaho showed great respect for the convictions of their citizens by affirming Idaho’s longstanding policy of keeping tax dollars out of the abortion business,” said AUL’s Dr. Charmaine Yoest.
BOISE, ID (04-05-11) – Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest noted “another pro-life landslide” in the passage of SB 1115, [...]

“The praise that pregnancy centers are receiving is well-deserved and long-overdue,” says Dr. Charmaine Yoest of Americans United for Life
WASHINGTON, D.C. (03-31-11) – Care Net and Americans United for Life joined the Alabama State Senate today in praising the work of pregnancy centers.   The Alabama Senate passed a “Resolution Honoring Pregnancy Care Centers,” thanking the [...]

“This legislation is critically important to protect the health and welfare of minors, who too often become victimized by sexual predators,” said Dr. Charmaine Yoest, AUL President and CEO
CONCORD, NH (03-16-11) – Dr. Charmaine Yoest, President and CEO of Americans United for Life commended the New Hampshire House of Representatives for passing HB 329-FN, an [...]

“Abortion drugs kill women when not used properly. With the passage of this bill, Planned Parenthood will have to start dispensing these drugs properly,” said AUL’s Dan McConchie.
AUSTIN, TEXAS, 3/14/11 –Americans United for Life Vice President of Government Affairs Dan McConchie applauded Texas Senator Dan Patrick and Representative Jodie Laubenberg for introducing SB 1790 and [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In light of misinformation and actual error in some media reports regarding Americans United for Life model legislation, AUL released a legal primer on the “Pregnant Woman Protection Act,” which is designed to offer pregnant women protection from domestic violence, a growing national problem.
Some reporters have tried to smear the legislation [...]

“Our children must be protected from predatory and abusive behavior,” said former Georgia State Senator Rusty Paul.
ATLANTA, GA. (02-23-11) – Americans United for Life Georgia representative Rusty Paul commended two state legislators who are calling on their colleagues to pass “The Child Protection Act,” as a necessary safeguard children to protect Georgia’s children from physical [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (02-22-11) – Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest noted with sorrow that a true hero of the pro-life movement, Dr. Bernard Nathanson, had died.
Dr. Yoest made the following comments about the pivotal pro-life figure, once a premier abortionist who presided over 75,000 abortions and become a founding member of [...]

“No longer should the civil rights of medical professionals be held hostage to political interests,” said Dr. Charmaine Yoest.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (02-18-11) – Americans United for Life president and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest noted that the Obama Administration had rescinded almost all of the regulation protecting conscience rights for medical professionals – [...]

AUL attorney Mary Harned says Virginia has “the legal right to opt out and the absolute support of a majority of Americans.”
RICHMOND, VA. – (02-17-11) – Americans United for Life staff counsel Mary Harned testified before the Virginia Senate Committee on Education and Health on Thursday, urging the Commonwealth to opt out of a part [...]

“The praise that pregnancy centers are receiving is well-deserved and long-overdue,” says Dr. Charmaine Yoest of Americans United for Life

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Care Net and Americans United for Life joined the South Dakota state legislature today in praising the work of pregnancy centers.   The South Dakota House of Representatives and Senate passed a [...]

Continues the practice of reaching pro-life Americans with cutting-edge technology for the purpose of Defunding Planned Parenthood.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (01-24-11) – AUL President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest said that for the first time in many years, the anniversary of Roe v. Wade and the March for Life comes at a time of “great hope for [...]

Washington, DC – (1/21/11) – Today Americans United for Life celebrated the introduction of LB 690, a Nebraska bill which will require parental consent before an abortion may be performed on a minor.  Senator Lydia Brasch is the lead sponsor of the legislation.
Suzanne Gage, State Director, AUL Nebraska, said “I am encouraged by Senator Brasch’s [...]

AUL’S LIFE LIST SHOWS CUTTING EDGE LEGISLATION RESTRICTS ABORTIONS/PROTECTS LIFE AT THE STATE LEVEL

LAUNCHES NATIONAL PETITION TO URGE THE SAME AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL
WASHINGTON, D.C. (01-20-11) – For the sixth year in row, Americans United for Life released the “Life List” – a ranking of all 50 states based on the way each deals [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (12-01-10) – AUL CEO and President Dr. Charmaine Yoest called attempts to force taxpayer-funded abortion into military medical facilities in the current Department of Defense Authorization bill “outrageous and a callous disregard for the purpose of our military medical system, which is to serve our fighting men and women.”
She made [...]

YOEST COMMENDS HOUSE MAJORITY FOR
PICKING PRO-LIFE LEADERS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – (11/17/2010) – Dr. Charmaine Yoest on Wednesday applauded the GOP members of the House for choosing four pro-life representatives to their top leadership positions. Yoest noted that, “Speaker Boehner has told me he wants to be the most pro-life Speaker ever. We are [...]