GOP presidential candidates promise limits on abortion

At a Des Moines forum, Republican presidential hopefuls Michele Bachmann, Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry and Rick Santorum promised limits on abortion.

Des Moines Register: Michele Bachmann, Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry And Rick Santorum Tell Forum Crowd How They'd Limit Abortion
Republican presidential contenders Michele Bachmann, Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry and Rick Santorum appeared at the screening of an abortion documentary hosted by former candidate Mike Huckabee. They each spoke for about 10 minutes, and offered descriptions of the steps they'd take to limit abortion if elected president (Noble, 12/14).

The Hill: GOP Candidates Slam Obama, Planned Parenthood At Abortion Forum
Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich said Wednesday that he would begin restricting access to abortion during his first day in the White House. Gingrich said he would immediately sign an executive order saying U.S. foreign aid cannot fund abortion services, as well as a second order reinstating a Bush-era policy under which healthcare providers could refuse to provide services they believed were immoral (Baker, 12/14).

Meanwhile, Ron Paul offers more thoughts on his health policies -

Boston Globe: Ron Paul Aims To Challenge Frontrunners In New Hampshire Primary
With recent polls showing Texas Representative Ron Paul vaulting into second place in the Republican presidential race in Iowa, Paul said he believes he is "peaking at the right time..." A woman asked Paul about his stance on health care. "Best case, the federal government would be out if it," Paul responded, while acknowledging that people who depend on the government would need to be cared for during a transition period (12/14).