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Texas lt. gov. stops effort to block vote on wide-ranging abortion limits
2013-06-26 10:39:08| Electronics - Topix.net
Texas' lieutenant governor late Tuesday suspended a female senator's marathon speech aimed at blocking a vote on wide-ranging abortion restrictions, but Democrats moved quickly to appeal the decision.
Texas Senate set for filibuster finale on abortion
2013-06-25 12:41:27| Electronics - Topix.net
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst presides over the senate, Monday, June 24, 2013, in Austin, Texas.
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'People's filibuster' on stringent abortion laws runs into early morning hours
2013-06-21 22:52:51| Electronics - Topix.net
Dubbing it a "people's filibuster," an unprecedented slew of Texans signed up to voice their opinion to a House Committee on legislation that would stiffen abortion regulations.
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Dewhurst tweet says bill attempt to close abortion clinics
2013-06-19 21:02:10| Electronics - Topix.net
Texas Senate Republicans insist proposed new restrictions on abortion facilities are designed to protect women's health.
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Lawmakers to ponder abortion
2013-06-12 07:24:45| Electronics - Topix.net
For the second time in as many days, Gov. Rick Perry on Tuesday expanded the scope of the Legislature's special session, adding to the agenda this time an issue that's sure to ignite fiery fights in the House and Senate - abortion.
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