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Eugene

(61,843 posts)
Mon Jun 27, 2016, 01:17 PM Jun 2016

The Latest: (Wendy) Davis Says Ruling Makes Filibuster 'Worth It'

Source: Associated Press

The Latest: Davis Says Ruling Makes Filibuster 'Worth It'

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS AUSTIN, Texas — Jun 27, 2016, 12:57 PM ET

The Latest on the Supreme Court's decision striking down Texas' strict regulation of abortion clinics (all times local):

11:40 a.m.

Former state Sen. Wendy Davis says the Supreme Court striking down Texas' abortion law validates a 2013 filibuster she staged against it.

Davis tweeted: "Today made that day 3 yrs ago all worth it!"

The Democrat from Fort Worth stood in the Texas Senate for 11-plus hours three years ago, temporarily blocking tough abortion restrictions.

The GOP-controlled state Legislature easily passed them in a subsequent special session, though.

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Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/latest-texas-governor-abortion-ruling-endangers-lives-40163703
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The Latest: (Wendy) Davis Says Ruling Makes Filibuster 'Worth It' (Original Post) Eugene Jun 2016 OP
Congratulations and thanks to Davis. spooky3 Jun 2016 #1
And better healthcare to come for all women who need it benny05 Jun 2016 #2
Yay for Wendy Davis, who is a constant reminder of the good people mountain grammy Jun 2016 #3

benny05

(5,322 posts)
2. And better healthcare to come for all women who need it
Mon Jun 27, 2016, 04:04 PM
Jun 2016

It's a proud day for those who fight for women's health care!

Bet Abbott and Perry are taking in some bitter pills today.

mountain grammy

(26,605 posts)
3. Yay for Wendy Davis, who is a constant reminder of the good people
Mon Jun 27, 2016, 04:05 PM
Jun 2016

who live in Texas.. Jim Hightower too.

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