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Abortion drug notice bill heads to final vote in Nebraska

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/11/opinion/closing-off-abortion-rights.html

A bill that would require Nebraska abortion providers to give women information about possibly continuing their pregnancy after taking the first of two abortion drugs is headed to a final vote in the Legislature.

Lawmakers advanced the measure Thursday through a second-round Thursday despite criticism that the information isn't backed by scientific evidence. The vote was 36-9 after supporters overcame a legislative filibuster.

Opponents say the bill is premised on a faulty and unethical study.

Wisconsin is also considering a similar bill.