May 14, 2001 - MPR’s Laura McCallum reports on the stalemate over an abortion waiting period that continues at the Capitol. A massive health and human services spending bill that contains the controversial provision is languishing on Republican House Speaker Steve Sviggum's desk, delaying an almost-certain gubernatorial veto. Both sides in the abortion debate are accusing each other of playing politics.
May 11, 2001 - The Minnesota House has voted 89-to-43 for a six-point-three billion dollar health and human services funding bill that includes a 24-hour abortion waiting period. Governor Jesse Ventura says he'll veto the entire bill if it arrives on his desk with the abortion provision. His veto would cut off state funding for programs ranging from nursing homes to welfare on July 1. Supporters of the waiting period say Ventura should reconsider his threat. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports...
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May 10, 2001 - The Minnesota House has spent the day debating a six-point-three billion dollar health and human services funding bill that includes a 24-hour abortion waiting period. Governor Jesse Ventura says he'll veto the entire bill if it arrives on his desk with the abortion provision. His veto would cut off state funding for programs ranging from nursing homes to welfare on July 1. Supporters of the waiting period say Ventura should reconsider his threat. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports...
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