Virginia late-term abortion bill labelled 'infanticide'
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-47066307
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A bill that would have allowed late-term abortions in Virginia has led to a conservative outcry, with US President Donald Trump weighing into the furore.
The Democratic-sponsored measure sought to allow abortions at any point during pregnancy including up until the point of childbirth in certain cases.
Critics said the bill, which failed on Monday to be voted out of subcommittee, would have allowed infanticide.
Mr Trump predicted the measure would energise the anti-abortion movement.
"This is going to lift up the whole pro-life movement like maybe it's never been lifted up before," he told the Daily Caller in an interview published on Wednesday.
What did the bill propose?
The Democratic bill sought to change current law to allow for late-term abortions if the mother's physical or mental safety are at risk.
Under current Virginia law, third-trimester abortions are only permitted if the risk to the mother's life is "substantial and irremediable" - language that Democrats wanted removed.
It also would have required the sign-off of only one doctor rather than three before the procedure is performed.
â—¾Why are people talking about NY's abortion law?
What did Democrats say?
Virginia's Democratic Governor Ralph Northam defended the bill in an interview to radio station WTOP.
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Watched the whole thing yesterday. Your Governor is an idiot! Or idgit.
Regardless, YES, Cuomo passed a similar bill the other day.
I also heard VERMONT.
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WATCH THIS "B" WORD WHO HAS A "D" AFTER HER NAME:
Watch Kathy Tran (D) struggle to admit that a bill she has introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates would allow abortion up to the point of birth.
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THERE'S A VIDEO OF HER TRYING TO EXPLAIN WHAT ENCOMPASSES HER BILL.
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WHERE ARE THE CHILDREN'S RIGHTS?
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ANOTHER LINK FOR YOU:
A Look at Late-Term Abortion Restrictions, State by State
http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/01/a-look-at-late-term-abortion-restrictions-state-by-state/448098/
If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.