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Arkansas Lt. Gov. weighs in on debate over access to abortion medication

PBS, 25 Apr 2023
The Supreme Court's decision late Friday evening allows access to mifepristone, for now. But confusion and questions remain over future access to abortion medication, particularly in states with some of the toughest restrictions. Arkansas is one of seven states that quickly banned abortions after Roe v. Wade was overturned last year. Amna Nawaz discussed that with Lt. Gov. Leslie Rutledge.

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