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According to the USA Today article, "Bush has no intention … of jeopardizing his chances at re-election, by launching a crusade to outlaw abortion," despite the early overseas abortion action.

The Family Research Council's press release responding to the USA Today article is available at the organization's site.

On his first working day in office, Bush prohibited allocation of U.S. funds to groups who support abortion. The House supported Bush's directive by a vote of 218-210.

Jubilant by Bush's early action, opponents to abortion were greeted by words and action by the new president.

Looking at his priorities and accomplishments, PBS.org devoted a special report of President Bush's first 100 days. Also at the 100 day mark, The Detroit News checked on Bush's progress issue by issue. The Washington Post had a similar series.

For more articles, see Yahoo's full coverage areas on the Bush administration and the abortion debate.

Related Christianity Today articles on Bush and abortion include:

Pushing Bush Right | Conservatives gear up to lobby for their presidential priorities. (Mar. 5, 2001)

Editorial: Changing Hearts and Laws | Our recommendations for President Bush and the 107th Congress. (Mar. 1, 2001)

The Bush Agenda | Will the White House be user-friendly for religious organizations? (Jan. 8, 2001)

Bush's Call to Prayer | After Al Gore's concession, evangelical leaders unify around faith-based initiatives, morality, and prayer as the incoming Bush administration gears up. (Dec. 14, 2000)

A Presidential Hopeful's Progress | The spiritual journey of George W. Bush starts in hardscrabble west Texas. Will the White House be his next stop? (Sept. 5, 2000)

Bush and Gore Size Up Prolife Running Mates | Will abortion stances play an influential role in Vice Presidential selection? (July 13, 2000)

Might for Right? | As presidential primaries get under way, Christian conservatives aim to win. (Feb. 3, 2000)

Abortion Advocacy Overseas Restricted for First Time since 1993 | Only $15 million of $385 million family-planning budget to go to organizations supporting abortion (Dec. 15, 1999)

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June 11 2001, Vol. 45, No. 8