Protesters march across Austin against anti-abortion amendment
AUSTIN (KXAN/AP) — Protesters will take to the streets to voice their stance against a law passed 40 years ago that makes it harder for Texas women to pay for abortions.
Thursday marks the 40th anniversary of the federal passage of the Hyde amendment. It is a provision that stops the use of certain federal funds, like Medicaid, to pay for abortions. The only exception is to save the live of a mother or if the pregnancy arises from incest or rape.
Pro-Choice groups will march
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