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Doctor Will Do Late-Term Abortions in Kansas

Neb. physician will fill role of murdered Tiller

By the Associated Press

Posted Jun 10, 2009 4:18 PM CDT

(AP) – A Nebraska doctor said today he will perform third-term abortions in Kansas after the slaying of abortion provider George Tiller, even though Tiller's clinic is closed. Dr. LeRoy Carhart declined to discuss details of his decision, which he made public a day after Tiller's family announced his Wichita clinic was permanently shutting its doors.

Carhart isn't saying whether his plans include opening a new facility or offering the abortions at an existing practice. He says such details are "something that doesn't need to be talked about" until everything is in place. Tiller's clinic was one of the only facilities in the country that performed third-trimester abortions. Carhart had performed late-term abortions there for 10 years.

Dr. LeRoy Carhart.
Dr. LeRoy Carhart.   (AP Photo)
Dr. LeRoy Carhart shows his emotions during a news conference in his office in Bellevue, Neb., June 2.
Dr. LeRoy Carhart shows his emotions during a news conference in his office in Bellevue, Neb., June 2.   (AP Photo)
A 2002 photo of the late Dr. George Tiller.
A 2002 photo of the late Dr. George Tiller.   (AP Photo/Larry Smith, File)
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Doctor-Zaius
Jun 12, 2009 2:58 AM CDT
For the 1003rd time, Roe V. Wade prohibits third term abortions except where the fetus is not viable or dead or when the mother's life is in danger. There are numerous medical conditions that can cause these scenarios. Having said that third term abortions are exceedingly rare which is why one guy can provide for an entire state. They make up less than .08% of all abortions.
Doctor-Zaius
Jun 12, 2009 2:57 AM CDT
For the 1002nd time, Roe V. Wade prohibits third term abortions except where the fetus is not viable or dead or when the mother's life is in danger. There are numerous medical conditions that can cause these scenarios. Having said that third term abortions are exceedingly rare which is why one guy can provide for an entire state. They make up less than .08% of all abortions.
Doctor-Zaius
Jun 12, 2009 2:56 AM CDT
Lots of people go to planned parenthood for prenatal care you simpleton. The name is not a euphemism. It is what they do.

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