Virginia Proposal Mandating Ultrasound Before Abortion Debated

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Amid rising criticism, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell changed his stance on a bill that would require women to have a trans-vaginal ultrasound before an abortion, claiming that a mandated but medically-unnecessary abdominal ultrasound would be more appropriate. Judy Woodruff and guests discuss Virginia's proposed law and nationwide efforts to curb access to abortions.

February 24, 2012 - 11:06am

Amid rising criticism, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell changed his stance on a bill that would require women to have a trans-vaginal ultrasound before an abortion, claiming that a mandated but medically-unnecessary abdominal ultrasound would be more appropriate. Judy Woodruff and guests discuss Virginia's proposed law and nationwide efforts to curb access to abortions.

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