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Michigan City Commission Votes Down Proposed Abortion Ban | The city commission of Grand Rapids, Michigan voted down an abortion ban by a vote of 6-1 yesterday. The ban would have restricted the city’s health plan to covering abortions only in cases of rape, incest, or risk of the mother’s life. Though the decision only dictates rules for Grand Rapids, it reflects the heightened debate about abortion services in the state as a whole. This week, the Michigan state legislature will take up a huge abortion ban that would restrict any abortion after 20 weeks — including in cases of rape and incest.
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