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Can Biden end abortion ban with Department Veterans Affairs?

Biden faces pressure to end abortion ban within the Department of Veterans Affairs

07/07/2022

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Can Biden end abortion ban with Department Veterans Affairs?

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Biden faces pressure to end abortion ban within the Department of Veterans Affairs

In a post-Roe America, Democrats are increasingly turning to the White House for solutions and urging President Biden to use executive action to protect and expand abortion access. While Biden's power is limited, a group of veterans argues he could expand access to care with the Department of Veterans Affairs, an idea with potentially big impact. Laura Barrón-López joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.

07/07/2022

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