The Guardian: Faith leaders urge Obama to axe law restricting U.S. abortion aid
“More than 30 U.S. faith-based groups are calling on Barack Obama to clarify then repeal a law that restricts aid funding for abortion services. In a letter to the president, published on Wednesday, organizations from the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths urge clarification on how the Helms amendment should be interpreted…” (Ford, 5/15).