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Roger Wicker: “The Burris amendment would allow abortions to be performed in military health facilities, provided the patient pay for…”

On the recordMarch 22, 2010
The Burris amendment would allow abortions to be performed in military health facilities, provided the patient pay for the abortion herself or through a different insurance program.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Wicker argues against the Burris amendment, citing potential negative impacts on military healthcare.

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