Indiana House passes abortion ban, sends to Senate
The Indiana House on Friday passed a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in the state, sending the legislation back to the state Senate to confer on House changes.
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Indiana abortion debate draws protest crowds, vice president
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GOP abortion legislation still under wraps as special session looms
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GOP lawmakers remain mum on abortion legislation
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