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Judy Chu: For 40 years, the Hyde amendment has been used to deny a woman coverage for abortion just because she is poor;

On the recordSeptember 22, 2016
For 40 years, the Hyde amendment has been used to deny a woman coverage for abortion just because she is poor;
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Judy Chu
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Chu criticizes the Hyde amendment for limiting abortion access for low-income women.

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