Post by Logan on Feb 22, 2017 15:25:44 GMT -6
Gov. Tom Wolf and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney have criticized a state Senate bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, rolling back the current law that allows abortions at 24 weeks.
“I truly can’t believe we are still having this debate. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of women’s health decades ago.… Sadly, some legislators are still trying to keep safe and legal abortions out of reach,” Mr. Kenney said during a joint news conference Wednesday in Philadelphia.
The bill, championed by Republicans who control the Senate, passed last week in a 32-18 vote. It now moves to the GOP-controlled House.
Mr. Wolf vowed to veto the bill if it reaches his desk.
Read more: www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2017/02/16/Gov-Wolf-women-denounce-Senate-bill-restricting-abortions/stories/201702160156
“I truly can’t believe we are still having this debate. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of women’s health decades ago.… Sadly, some legislators are still trying to keep safe and legal abortions out of reach,” Mr. Kenney said during a joint news conference Wednesday in Philadelphia.
The bill, championed by Republicans who control the Senate, passed last week in a 32-18 vote. It now moves to the GOP-controlled House.
Mr. Wolf vowed to veto the bill if it reaches his desk.
Read more: www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2017/02/16/Gov-Wolf-women-denounce-Senate-bill-restricting-abortions/stories/201702160156