Virginia Democrats advance efforts to protect abortion, voting rights, marriage equality
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Virginia Democrats advance amendments to protect abortion, voting rights, marriage equality
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Va. constitutional amendments on abortion, marriage and voting advance
Launching the multi-year process to change the state constitution, a state House committee on Wednesday passed three resolutions that the full House will take up in January.
Virginia Democrats move forward with abortion rights protection
The Democratic-controlled Virginia General Assembly is moving forward with plans to amend the state constitution to protect reproductive rights, including abortion.
Virginia Democrats advance controversial abortion, voting constitutional amendments
The committee heard from dozens who support and oppose measures to add a state right to abortion and reproductive health services.
Virginia Democrats are moving forward with plans to enshrine abortion rights in constitution
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Va. House panel advances amendments on abortion rights, marriage equality and voting rights
A Democratic-led House of Delegates panel on Wednesday advanced three proposed constitutional amendments, including a revised measure seeking to enshrine abortion rights in the state’s highest law. The new proposal would also require third-trimester abortions to be approved by one doctor instead of three,
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