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Veterans Affairs to Offer Abortions, a Move Some Say Is Illegal

Veterans Affairs to Offer Abortions, a Move Some Say Is Illegal
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough speaks in Washington on Nov. 9, 2021. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Sept. 2 announced plans to offer abortions, despite warnings that such a move would be illegal.

The VA’s interim final rule lets the department provide abortion counseling and abortions to pregnant veterans and beneficiaries.
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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