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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
Allison P. Erickson

Veterans Affairs says it will provide abortions — even in Texas

The seal of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs is seen outside of their office in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 31, 2020.
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs said Friday it would provide abortions to veterans, even in states that ban it. (Credit: REUTERS/Andrew Kelly)

The Department of Veterans Affairs said Friday it will provide abortions for veterans and their beneficiaries as medically necessary or in cases of rape or incest.

The VA said it plans to provide abortions across the entire nation — including states, such as Texas, that prohibit the procedure. The VA's decision reopens access to abortion to a class of women in Texas and several other states.

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