Abortion Measures Advance in House
Associated Press February 1, 2008 Richmond, VA - Two abortion-related bills won preliminary approval Thursday in the House of Delegates.
One would guarantee women the opportunity to view an ultrasound image of the fetus before the abortion. The other would ensure that information about fetal pain is given to women seeking to terminate a pregnancy. Republican Delegate Bob Marshall of Prince William County tried to amend the bills to replace the word "fetus" with "preborn child" or "unborn child." The amendments were soundly rejected.
A final House vote on the bills is set for Friday. If they pass, they likely will run into more trouble in the Senate, which historically is less receptive to abortion bills.
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