Democrats Block 20-Week Abortion Ban

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Anti-abortion groups considered this 20-week ban a top priority for Congress this year. But, on Monday, the Democrats blocked the bill that would’ve banned most abortions after 20 weeks. The bill that was written by Lindsey Graham was not able to get the 60 votes needed to end a filibuster and proceed to a vote. […]