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    Donald Trump and the politics of abortion

    The Pro-Life movement plans to hold Donald Trump to written promises he made late in the general election campaign. Leaders say they're more energized than at any time since Roe v. Wade granted women the right to choose 43 years ago.

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    By Warren Olney • Dec 15, 2016 • 1 min read

    The Pro-Life movement plans to hold Donald Trump to written promises he made late in the general election campaign. Leaders say they're more energized than at any time since Roe v. Wade granted women the right to choose 43 years ago.

    Next month, Republicans in Congress are prepared to introduce new federal restrictions on abortion as well as complete de-funding of Planned Parenthood. We hear what that could mean — especially in Blue states, where Planned Parenthood provides a whole range of women's health services.

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    Abortion rights in the Trump era
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    3. 40:41Last-ditch effort to rally Electoral College votes against Trump
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Gideon Brower

      Independent Producer

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Sheryl Gay Stolberg

      New York Times Washington Correspondent who covers health policy

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      Marilyn Musgrave

      Susan B. Anthony List

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      Sue Dunlap

      head of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Abortion rights in the Trump era
    1. 1:23Aleppo evacuation resumes
    2. 7:57Donald Trump and the politics of abortionYou’re reading this
    3. 40:41Last-ditch effort to rally Electoral College votes against Trump
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