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Abortion Rights Championed in Defense Bill

Insurance would cover troop abortions in cases of rape, incest in amendment

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 8, 2012 12:52 AM CDT | Updated Jun 8, 2012 2:30 AM CDT

(Newser) – Abortion rights advocates suddenly seem to have a chance to win a battle—but, surprisingly, it's part of the Defense bill debate. Last month New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen quietly added an amendment to the massive annual Department of Defense bill that would...   Read full story »

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