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Cuomo: Not enough votes (yet) for Women’s Reproductive Health Act

At a press conference today, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded to reporters that he doesn’t have the votes in the Senate to pass his Women’s Reproductive Health Act. But he says he’s still trying. Reporter Karen Dewitt asked the...

4 facts about abortion you may not know

Today is the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the decision that legalized abortion in the United States. I came of age before this landmark decision. I have lived through times when backroom, horrifying abortions were the norm for women who felt...

News stories tagged with "abortion"

Gov't Puts Off Decision on Emergency Contraceptive

by Karen DeWitt

Feb 23, 2004 — The Food and Drug Administration has put off a decision on whether to allow over the counter sales of an emergency contraception drug. Abortion rights groups say women should not have to wait, and are asking the State Senate to act on the matter. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article

Reproductive Rights Advocates to Rally in D.C.

by Jody Tosti

Feb 23, 2004 — This April, a million reproductive rights supporters, some from the North Country, are expected to gathering Washington, DC for the March for Freedom of Choice. But it won't be the only voice being heard. Anti-abortion groups will counteract with their message of life. Jody Tosti spoke with the heads of two groups who are on opposite sides of this controversial issue. Go to full article

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