http://kcur.org en http://kcur.org/post/bill-restricting-use-abortion-inducing-drugs-passes-missouri-senate-committee <p></p><p>A Missouri Senate Committee has passed legislation that puts restrictions on the use of abortion-inducing drugs.&nbsp;</p><p>The bill would require the prescribing doctor to be physically present whenever a patient takes RU-486 or any other medication designed to terminate a pregnancy.&nbsp; Supporters say it’s designed to prevent so-called “web-cam abortions,” in which a doctor at another location instructs the patient on taking the medicine.</p><p>Susan Klein of Missouri Right to Life testified in favor of the bill before the vote.</p> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:30:26 +0000 Marshall Griffin 35933 at http://kcur.org Bill Restricting Use Of Abortion-Inducing Drugs Passes Missouri Senate Committee http://kcur.org/post/charges-dropped-against-planned-parenthood <p>Prosecutors in Kansas have dropped all remaining criminal charges against Planned Parenthood. Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:04:00 +0000 Elana Gordon 23028 at http://kcur.org Charges Dropped Against Planned Parenthood http://kcur.org/post/court-orders-state-continue-funding-planned-parenthood <p>KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A federal judge today issued a temporary block on a new Kansas law that denies federal funds to Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood is suing the state over its decision to redirect the funds to area health departments and clinics instead.</p> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:12:30 +0000 Elana Gordon 8069 at http://kcur.org