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| Intro: | The Missouri House approved pharmacies giving birth control prescriptions to combat abortion. |
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Wrap: With an appointment, Missouri women would be able to pick up a birth control prescription at their local pharmacy.
Girls under the age of 18 would need proof of a previous prescription, and all women would have to visit a clinic after 3 years.
Republican Representative Sheila Solon said more access to birth control will reduce unplanned pregnancy.
| Actuality: | SOLON.WAV |
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| Run Time: | 00:10 |
| Description: This is a pro-life bill. 40 percent of pregnancies in this state are unintended. This bill is going to help reduce abortions in our state. | |
Opponents said birth control's effects on each woman should be monitored by a doctor.
The bill passed with 97 for and 50 against and will go to the Senate next.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Jack Morrisroe.
| Intro: | The Missouri House approved pharmacies giving birth control prescriptions to avoid a doctor's visit for three years. |
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| RunTime: | 0:40 |
| OutCue: | SOC |
Wrap: With an appointment, Missouri women would be able to pick up a birth control prescription at their local pharmacy.
Girls under the age of 18 would need proof of a previous prescription, and all women would have to visit a clinic after 3 years.
Republican Representative Shawn Rhoads said birth control's effects on each woman should be monitored by a doctor.
| Actuality: | RHOADS31.WAV |
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| Run Time: | 00:05 |
| Description: Being able to get a three year prescription, or a year-long prescription, for contraceptives is a little bit dangerous. | |
Supporters said there are risks to all medications, and access to birth control will reduce unplanned pregnancy and abortion.
The bill passed with 97 for and 50 against and will go to the Senate.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Jack Morrisroe.