Republicans are bringing abortion back into the spotlight with the Born-Alive bill. The legislation would require health care providers to try to save the lives of babies who are born alive during attempted abortions. Democrats say the bill is a non-issue, and they've blocked it from advancing in the Senate. NTD's congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup has more from Washington.
Republicans are bringing abortion back into the spotlight with the Born-Alive bill. The legislation would require health care providers to try to save the lives of babies who are born alive during attempted abortions. Democrats say the bill is a non-issue, and they've blocked it from advancing in the Senate. NTD's congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup has more from Washington.
House Passes Bill to Protect Babies Born Alive After Failed Abortions
A bill to establish standards of care for babies born alive after failed abortions passed along party lines in the House on Jan. 23.
The 217–204 vote followed a heated debate in the chamber, during wh...
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