Missouri GOP Blocks Abortion Exceptions, Goes After Planned Parenthood

On Wednesday, the Missouri Senate blocked an amendment to the state’s near-total abortion ban which would have allowed exceptions in cases of rape and incest. State Sen. Tracy McCreery (D) urged her fellow lawmakers to “show an ounce of compassion” for victims of sexual violence. “They’ve already survived enough trauma,” McCreery said. “They shouldn’t have to go to another state to get…

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