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North Carolina Senate Approves Anti-Abortion Law

HeadlineJul 26, 2013

The North Carolina State Senate has passed sweeping restrictions on abortion contained in a motorcycle safety bill. The measures sparked mass protests from opponents who say they threaten to shutter clinics. North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory has said he will sign the bill, despite a campaign promise not to approve new restrictions on abortion.

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