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Post by Logan on Feb 1, 2016 20:00:17 GMT -6
PHOENIX (AP) — Two bills targeting Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers are among flurry of filings as an Arizona Senate deadline for introducing legislation neared. One makes it illegal for an abortion provider to sell or otherwise transfer a human fetus or embryo for use in research. Republican Sen. Nancy Barto's legislation was prompted by undercover videos anti-abortion activists say shows Planned Parenthood medical staff discussing the sale of fetal tissue. Planned Parenthood calls the videos misleading and its Arizona affiliate said it doesn't provide fetal tissue for use in research. A bill by Senate President Andy Biggs bars state worker payroll donations to abortion providers. Biggs said in December he wanted Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood halted. Read more: azdailysun.com/news/state-and-regional/abortion-bills-emerge-at-arizona-senate-filing-deadline/article_de6a0e6e-5754-59df-9f59-353c29046397.html
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