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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 4 (Reuters) – The Alabama House of
Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that would ban
abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected, according to
a state lawmaker.
The bill passed by a vote of 73 to 29, according to State
Rep. Paul Lee, a Republican, who spoke to Reuters from the house
floor. The measure now goes to the Senate.
(Reporting by Melinda Dickinson in Birmingham; Writing by Mary
Wisniewski; Editing by Cynthia Johnston)
