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On the recordFebruary 11, 2020
As the viability of a baby occurs earlier with the help of medical innovation, the Roe v. Wade standard inherently extends the rights of states to regulate earlier in a pregnancy term.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess discusses how medical advancements affect abortion regulations.

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