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Oklahoma Governor Vetoes 2 Strict Abortion Bills

Calls forced ultrasound test unconstitutional

By the Associated Press

Posted Apr 24, 2010 8:23 AM CDT

(AP) – Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry vetoed two abortion bills that he said are an unconstitutional attempt to insert government into the private lives and decisions of citizens. One measure would have required women to undergo an intrusive ultrasound and listen to a detailed description of the... Read full story »

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