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Abortion For Military Rape Victims Amendment Passes Senate

Laura Bassett reports for the Huffington Post:

“The women who serve to protect our nation should have the same access to health care services as ordinary citizens,” [Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.)] said. “If a women in our Armed Services or a female family member is the victim of rape or incest, they should receive the full support of our military, and that includes providing for all of their health care needs. This is about equality, and protecting the health and well-being of our service women and our female family members.”

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