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Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022
Manage episode 336581732 series 2847832
Today's headlines: Kansas voters rejected a measure that would remove the right to an abortion from the state constitution, while a bipartisan group of senators have introduced legislation that would codify the right to an abortion into federal law. Then, The DOJ has filed its first lawsuit since Roe was overturned against a state abortion ban, Florida’s abortion plan is being challenged in new lawsuits by 7 religious leaders in the state, and the senate voted last night to pass legislation expanding health care benefits the millions of veterans. Finally, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has decided to take her trip to Taiwan against China’s wishes.
Resources/Articles mentioned this episode:
- NPR: Voters in Kansas decide to keep abortion legal in the state, rejecting an amendment
- NY Times: Bipartisan Abortion-Rights Bill Sets Up a Midterm Debate
- Washington Post: Justice Dept. sues Idaho over near-total abortion ban coming Aug. 25
- Washington Post: Clerics sue over Florida abortion law, saying it violates religious freedom
- CNN: Senate passes long-sought bill to help veterans affected by burn pits
- Washington Post: White House scrambles to avoid crisis amid Pelosi visit to Taiwan
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931 episodes
Manage episode 336581732 series 2847832
Today's headlines: Kansas voters rejected a measure that would remove the right to an abortion from the state constitution, while a bipartisan group of senators have introduced legislation that would codify the right to an abortion into federal law. Then, The DOJ has filed its first lawsuit since Roe was overturned against a state abortion ban, Florida’s abortion plan is being challenged in new lawsuits by 7 religious leaders in the state, and the senate voted last night to pass legislation expanding health care benefits the millions of veterans. Finally, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has decided to take her trip to Taiwan against China’s wishes.
Resources/Articles mentioned this episode:
- NPR: Voters in Kansas decide to keep abortion legal in the state, rejecting an amendment
- NY Times: Bipartisan Abortion-Rights Bill Sets Up a Midterm Debate
- Washington Post: Justice Dept. sues Idaho over near-total abortion ban coming Aug. 25
- Washington Post: Clerics sue over Florida abortion law, saying it violates religious freedom
- CNN: Senate passes long-sought bill to help veterans affected by burn pits
- Washington Post: White House scrambles to avoid crisis amid Pelosi visit to Taiwan
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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