1.   The influential Roman Catholic Church also opposed the draft constitution on the grounds that it permitted abortion.

2.   One of the referenda urges that abortion should be permitted in cases where the life of a mother-to-be is considered at risk.

3.   Although a state may permit abortion, nothing in the Constitution dictates that a state must do so. . . .

4.   As a result, different hospitals have adopted different rules with respect to permitting abortions on demand.

5.   But after Alexander and Steve Forbes replied that they would permit abortions in the case of rape, Dole said he also would permit such an exception.

6.   Eleven states permit abortions for minors without parental consent in cases of rape, abuse, neglect or incest.

7.   Irish law permits abortion only when the life of the mother, as distinguished from her health, is threatened by pregnancy.

8.   Judges will ask questions about their schooling, medical care, families and other issues to decide whether the abortion will be permitted.

9.   Like Bush and McCain, Dole would permit abortions in cases of rape, incest, and saving the life of the mother.