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| Intro: | A Representative from Planned Parenthood refused to tell a House Committee when she thinks life begins. |
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| RunTime: | 0:41 |
| OutCue: | SOC |
Wrap: The bill being discussed mandates women are given information saying "the life of each human being begins at conception" before being allowed to receive an abortion.
A St. Louis planned parenthood representative argued that the state is giving women biased information.
| Actuality: | GEE.WAV |
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| Run Time: | 00:11 |
| Description: "This bill requires physicians to provide state mandated ideology to women who might seek information for an abortion or seek an abortion." | |
St. Charles Republican Representative Mark Parkinson countered by asking when life began, if not at conception.
The committee ended up approving the bill by a vote of eight Republicans to five Democrats.
From the State Capitol, I'm Nick Berry.
| Intro: | The House General Laws Committee approved a bill that makes a mandatory ultrasound and 24-hour waiting period for women having abortions. |
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| RunTime: | 0:43 |
| OutCue: | SOC |
Wrap: Republicans outvoted democrats eight to five on a bill that requires in-person counseling for a woman to get an abortion.
A St. Louis Planned Parenthood Representative argued it increases the burden placed on poor and rural women.
| Actuality: | GEE2.WAV |
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| Run Time: | 00:13 |
| Description: "Additional child care, perhaps a hotel room, additional wait time, additional time off from work. And other things that in no way improve the health and safety of the procedure." | |
Kansas City Democratic Representative Beth Low said that the bill isn't there to make women think twice, but is just another barrier to slow down the abortion process.
There are already 30 laws on Missouri's books that restrict access to abortions.
From the State Capitol, I'm Nick Berry.