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    Abortion: The Law Is Clear but the War Rages On

    The spotlight is on Ohio and Texas, but GOP state legislatures have been restricting abortions for 3 years. Are doctors being caught between good medicine and bad law?

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    By Warren Olney • Jul 2, 2013 • 50m Listen

    This week, the spotlights are on Ohio and Texas, but Republican state legislatures have been restricting abortions for the past three years. Last week, Congress passed limitations that Democrats call a challenge to gender equality. Are some doctors being caught between good medicine and bad law? Also, Egypt faces a possible coup. On Today’s Talking Point, will Edward Snowden come home for a trial?

    Banner image: Brian Mcauliffe of San Marcos holds pro-life literature at a protest before the start of a special session of the Legislature in Austin, Texas July 1, 2013. Photo: Mike Stone/Reuters

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Caitlin Shamberg

      KCRW

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      Kerry Cavanaugh

      editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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