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Two Catholic governors veto legislation to protect abortion survivors

April 19, 2023

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CWN Editor's Note: In Kansas and in Arizona, pro-life legislation has been thwarted by governors’ vetoes.

In Kansas, Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a bill that would have protected babies who survived attempted abortion. In Arizona, Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a similar bill, which would have required doctors to provide care for abortion survivors.

Both governors identify themselves as Catholic.

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  • Posted by: grateful1 - Apr. 21, 2023 10:53 PM ET USA

    Who are their bishops? Why not identify them by name?

  • Posted by: grateful1 - Apr. 21, 2023 10:44 PM ET USA

    How unspeakably sad.

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