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North Carolina governor signs law for tougher abortion clinic rules
Source: Reuters
North Carolina governor signs law for tougher abortion clinic rules
By Karen Brooks
Mon Jul 29, 2013 10:07pm EDT
(Reuters) - North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory signed into law on Monday new requirements for clinics performing abortions that supporters say will protect women's safety and opponents say will restrict access to the procedure.
The new law places sweeping new restrictions on abortion clinics, including a requirement doctors have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals and be present when abortions are performed.
It also bans publicly funded health insurance programs from paying for most abortions, and authorizes state health officials to design rules for increased safety standards for abortion clinics.
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By Karen Brooks
Mon Jul 29, 2013 10:07pm EDT
(Reuters) - North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory signed into law on Monday new requirements for clinics performing abortions that supporters say will protect women's safety and opponents say will restrict access to the procedure.
The new law places sweeping new restrictions on abortion clinics, including a requirement doctors have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals and be present when abortions are performed.
It also bans publicly funded health insurance programs from paying for most abortions, and authorizes state health officials to design rules for increased safety standards for abortion clinics.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/07/30/us-usa-abortion-northcarolina-idUSBRE96T01X20130730