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Updated: 2019-11-21 17:38:39

Governor vetoes bill outlawing abortions over Down syndrome

Pennsylvania’s Democratic governor is vetoing a bill that would prohibit abortions because of a prenatal Down syndrome, a day after it passed the Republican-controlled Legislature.

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press

Updated: 2019-11-20 20:38:42

Pennsylvania Senate passes Down syndrome abortion ban bill

Pennsylvania’s Senate is passing a bill to outlaw abortions because of a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome, although it faces a veto on Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk.

By Marc Levy/The Associated Press

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