John Kerry has said he will rescind the Mexico City Policy if elected.

ECONOMIST: Reproductive health

The American government's views on abortion are expressed in the Mexico City Policy, which was re-introduced by Mr Bush in 2001.

ECONOMIST: Reproductive health

IPPF, have refused to agree to the Mexico City Policy, saying it compromises their ability to offer women in poor countries the full range of services available in the rich world.

ECONOMIST: Reproductive health

U.S. State Department officials and family planning groups such as Planned Parenthood said they expect Obama to overturn the "Mexico City" policy, first instituted by the Reagan administration.

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