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Locke proposes ending the transabdominal fetal ultrasound requirement before abortions
Daily Press ^ | Dec. 16. 2014 | Dave Ress

Posted on 12/16/2014 2:43:56 PM PST by Morgana

State Sen. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, has filed a bill that would removes the requirement that a woman undergo a fetal transabdominal ultrasound prior to an abortion.

The General Assembly enacted the requirement in 2012, generating a national uproar.

Abortion advocates said the measure was a medically unnecessary invasion, while anti-abortion advocates said the aim was to help women be better informed.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: abortion; bill; locke; prolife; ultrasound; virginia

1 posted on 12/16/2014 2:43:56 PM PST by Morgana
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To: Morgana

There should be a short test also, ensuring that the patient does understand the basics and result of an abortion.

There should also be proper records of abortions, and permanent, auditable records.

For safe abortions, of course.


2 posted on 12/16/2014 2:46:03 PM PST by gaijin
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To: Morgana

Yeah, heaven forbid they view the life they’re ending.


3 posted on 12/16/2014 2:46:53 PM PST by FES0844
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To: Morgana

Guess he don’t wanna look at “it”


4 posted on 12/16/2014 2:47:11 PM PST by mylife
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To: Morgana

Its murder and they want no witnesses.


5 posted on 12/16/2014 4:04:09 PM PST by Don Corleone ("Oil the gun..eat the cannoli. Take it to the Mattress.")
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