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Tx4obama

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Thu Apr 12, 2012, 08:43 PM Apr 2012

Brewer signs bill with 20-week abortion ban

Last edited Thu Apr 12, 2012, 10:48 PM - Edit history (1)


Gov. Jan Brewer has signed legislation making Arizona the seventh state that generally bans abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

The Republican-sponsored legislation also institutes new disclosure mandates that include requiring the state have a website with images of fetuses at various stages of development for women to view.

The 20-week abortion ban does not apply in medical emergencies and it would affect a tiny percentage of abortions performed in Arizona.

HB 2036, called "The Mother's Health and Safety Act," also: ...

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http://www.kpho.com/story/17402650/brewer-signs-ariz-bill-with-20-week-abortion-ban


Note: This is the bill that says says life begins 'two weeks' before conception.



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Brewer signs bill with 20-week abortion ban (Original Post) Tx4obama Apr 2012 OP
Isn't that essentially legalizing snuff pictures??? madinmaryland Apr 2012 #1
If conception begins before sex, then what does that mean for women who use birth control?? GreenPartyVoter Apr 2012 #2
Manslaughter? sakabatou Apr 2012 #3
Probably! GreenPartyVoter Apr 2012 #4
THE WAR CONTINUES Thrill Apr 2012 #5
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