Arkansas Governor Vetoes 'Fetal Pain' Bill

From ThinkProgress Tue Feb 26 2013, 22:45:13

As promised, Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe on Tuesday vetoed an anti-abortion "fetal pain" bill. The measure will likely be pushed through without his consent, however, since the Republican-controlled legislature is able to override vetoes through a simple majority vote. If overridden, the law will be among the most restrictive abortion bans in the nation. It [...]

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