Illinois Lawmakers Look to Expand, Protect Abortion Rights
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A pair of proposed state bills would protect and expand abortion rights in Illinois.
State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz says the bill, which has been floating for two years, has renewed urgency in light of anti-abortion comments made by President-elect Donald Trump while he was on the campaign trail. Paris Schutz has details.
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Illinois Lawmakers Look to Expand, Protect Abortion Rights
Clip: 12/12/2016 | 4m 43sVideo has Closed Captions
State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz says the bill, which has been floating for two years, has renewed urgency in light of anti-abortion comments made by President-elect Donald Trump while he was on the campaign trail. Paris Schutz has details.
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