Hundreds of abortion rights advocates have flooded the halls of NC's Legislative Building

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http://www.wral.com/nc-senate-gallery-full-of-abortion-bill-protesters/12623357/

By GARY D. ROBERTSON, Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. — Hundreds of abortion rights advocates have flooded the halls of North Carolina's Legislative Building to oppose legislation moving through the Senate that would place new restrictions on the procedure and clinics that perform them.

The Senate gallery was full of people Wednesday morning hearing floor debate on a measure that would direct regulators to change clinic rules so they are similar to those for ambulatory surgery centers. Opponents say the change could close the doors of clinics performing abortions.

The bill received tentative Senate approval Tuesday night shortly after a House bill unrelated to abortion was changed in a Senate committee to include the abortion provisions.

One protester, Maria Lynn of Chapel Hill, says she came to Raleigh to let Republican leaders know she's keeping an eye on them.
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NC Senate gives preliminary approval to bill restricting abortions

Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/07/02/4144564/senate-to-vote-tonight-on-bill.html#storylink=cpy

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1. K & R

This is every bit as important as Texas but hasn't been getting a lot of love on DU for some reason. BOTH of these actions are vital. Thanks for the post.

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3. Yep, not sure

why so few care...

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2. Kick!

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4. K&R

I am so proud of the women/men of NC who are coming out to protest this serious backsliding on a woman's right to choose and women's health concerns. The clock is being turned back in so many states: North Carolina, Ohio, Texas..... We have to put a stop to it!