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Anti-abortion bills draw advocates back to Maine’s State House

Por: Portland Press Herald Nation May 06, 2023

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Abortion was the big draw at the Maine State House on Friday for the second time this week. A slate of five bills that would restrict access to abortion drew testimony from about 50 people. That’s a lot by typical legislative standards, but far fewer than the 700 who to testify on Gov. Janet Mills’ bill to expand abortion access. House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross speaks to members of the Judiciary Committee on Monday during a hearing... + full article



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