Va. Legislature Approves Gov.'s Restrictions On State Abortion Funding

[The Pope]

On Wednesday, the Virginia General Assembly approved Gov. Bob McDonnell's (R) proposal to narrow the already limited circumstances under which the state funds abortion services, the AP/WJZ reports. The amendment prohibits state funding for abortion if the woman's health is at risk and limits coverage to cases of rape, incest or if the woman's life is in jeopardy (Lewis, AP/WJZ, 4/21)...

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