Senator Blocks Bill to Guarantee Care for Babies That Survive Abortion

Senator Blocks Bill to Guarantee Care for Babies That Survive Abortion
Sen. Patty Murray in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on Nov. 15, 2017. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) has blocked a bill that would expand protections for children that are born alive after an abortion.

The bill was presented on Feb. 4 by Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), who emphasized its necessity in light of a recent statement by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam in which he appeared to endorse abortion even after birth, in a Jan. 30 radio interview.

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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