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Live: House Floor Debate on Abortion Sonogram Bill

Today, the House again takes up HB 15, legislation that would require a woman seeking an abortion to have a sonogram. The bill was voted out of committed Wednesday night after a rancorous debate on the House floor.

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Author of HB15 Rep. Sid Miller (R-Stephenville) debates the sonogram bill on March 2, 2011
Credit: Bob Daemmrich

Today, the House again takes up HB 15, legislation that would require a woman seeking an abortion to have a sonogram. The bill was voted out of committed Wednesday night after a rancorous and emotional debate on the House floor. 

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