On the recordFebruary 11, 2020
Women who are turned away from accessing abortion and forced to carry an unwanted pregnancy to term are almost four times more likely to live below the federal poverty line.
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congress.govWomen who are turned away from accessing abortion and forced to carry an unwanted pregnancy to term are almost four times more likely to live below the federal poverty line.
Kelly cites a study linking abortion access to poverty rates among women.
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