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State board approves new rules for abortion in NJ
Clip: 10/14/2021 | 3m 37sVideo has Closed Captions
Medical professionals who are not physicians will be able to perform abortions
The day after the topic of abortion was brought up in the second gubernatorial debate betweeen Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli, it was announced the state board of medical examiners has adopted a rule change that will allow medical professionals who are not physicians to perform abortions.
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State board approves new rules for abortion in NJ
Clip: 10/14/2021 | 3m 37sVideo has Closed Captions
The day after the topic of abortion was brought up in the second gubernatorial debate betweeen Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli, it was announced the state board of medical examiners has adopted a rule change that will allow medical professionals who are not physicians to perform abortions.
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