House Revises Abortion Bill After Rape Controversy
In Washington House Republicans modify a strict abortion bill to add rape and incest exemptions after the sponsor sparked a firestorm by saying very few rapes lead to pregnancy. The measure seeks a ban on most abortions after 20 weeks and challenges Roe v. Wade.
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House to vote on Pain Capable bill amid abortion debate
The House Judiciary Committee debated the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act with sponsor Trent Franks noting rare pregnancy by rape. Democrats denounced the remark as insensitive while Republicans defend anti abortion stances. The Rules Committee added a rape incest exemption before floor debate next week. The Democratic Senate unlikely to act.
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Newtown remembers six months after the Sandy Hook massacre
Six months after the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre Newtown residents cope with grief while maintaining daily life. Families recall loss and hope as trauma support expands with Ben's Lighthouse launching a lighthouse festival to aid long term healing.
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Black Forest Fire containment rises with rain aid
Evacuations eased as rain helped expand containment of the Black Forest Fire near Colorado Springs. The blaze, now 30 percent contained, has scorched about 25 square miles and destroyed at least 400 homes, with two deaths reported. Authorities fear flare ups amid shifting weather.
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Jeb Bush Outlines Immigrant Fertility Role in Economy
Former Florida governor Jeb Bush told Faith and Freedom Coalition attendees that immigrants are more fertile and form more businesses than native-born Americans, aiding taxpayers and baby boomer retirement funding. He noted a pathway to citizenship with conditions. Bush tied his remarks to 2016 presidential prospects amid GOP debates on immigration reform.
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