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July 19, 2013

Texas Governor Signs Anti-Choice Bill Previously Blocked by "People's Filibuster" 
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Texas Gov. Rick Perry has signed into law a bill that could shutter
nearly all the state's abortion clinics. The bill inspired a people's
filibuster and a stand from Texas State Senator Wendy Davis that shut
down an initial attempt by the Legislature to pass it last month. But
Perry announced victory in a signing ceremony on Thursday as protesters
chanted "Shame!" outside the room.

Gov. Rick Perry: "It is our responsibility and duty to give voice to the
unborn, the individuals whose survival is at stake. This bill lives up
to that responsibility."

The law holds abortion clinics to the same standards as hospital-style
surgery centers and requires hard-to-obtain admitting privileges for
abortion doctors at nearby hospitals. It also bans abortion at 20 weeks
post-fertilization and imposes restrictions on access to the pill form
of abortion. Opponents are expected to file a lawsuit against the
restrictions before they come into effect.

 

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