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<text id=91TT2093>
<title>
Sep. 23, 1991: American Notes:Congress
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<history>
TIME--The Weekly Newsmagazine--1991
Sep. 23, 1991 Lost Tribes, Lost Knowledge
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<source>Time Magazine</source>
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NATION, Page 27
American Notes
CONGRESS
A Boost for Abortion Rights
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<p> In one of many looming face-offs between the White House and
Congress, the Senate last week defied George Bush's threatened
veto and passed a measure that would allow abortion counseling
at federally funded clinics. It would also permit use of
Medicaid funds for abortions for poor women who become rape or
incest victims.
</p>
<p> The ban on abortion counseling drew fire not only from
pro-choicers but also from the medical profession and
free-speech advocates. They questioned the constitutionality of
limiting the advice that doctors could give to patients, but the
Supreme Court early this year upheld the prohibition. The Senate
bill and a House version will be reconciled in conference. The
President, who has vetoed 21 bills and has never been
overridden, was warned by congressional leaders of both parties
that his winning streak will be at grave risk if he balks when
the final bill reaches his desk.
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</body></article>
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