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Bill shielding 20-week fetus clears House

Cutoff sought for abortions

By Sarah D. Wire

Posted: February 5, 2013 at 12:55 a.m.

Staton Breidenthal State Rep. Greg Leding speaks against a bill that would ban most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Rep. Andy Mayberry (top) joined most of his colleagues in supporting the anti-abortion legislation Monday at the state Capitol.

The Arkansas House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Monday to criminalize abortions performed 20 or more weeks after conception.

House passes guns in church bill, two abortion bills

House Speaker Davy Carter speaks with the media following the Monday House session, which saw the House pass guns in church legislation along with two bills concerning abortion. (By Lee Hogan)
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