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The Independent UK
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Eric Garcia

Lindsey Graham defends 15-week abortion ban and denies being ‘inconsistent’ over states’ rights

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Senator Lindsey Graham defended his decision to propose legislation to ban abortion at 15 weeks despite previously saying that states should decide abortion.

The South CarolinaRepublican introduced the legislation last week that would ban abortion at 15 weeks, with exceptions for rape and incest. Mr Graham defended himself from criticisms that his legislation would hurt Republicans in the midterm election in November.

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