(Western Journal)
Stung by a proposed Virginia law that its supporters have said would allow abortion up until the moment of birth, Nebraska Republican Sen. Ben Sasse has launched a pro-life offensive by calling for the adoption of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
As reported by The Western Journal, Democratic Virginia Delegate Kathy Tran has proposed legislation that would allow an abortion right up until the moment a baby is about to be born.
After a firestorm of protest greeted public debate on the bill, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, elected with the support of Planned Parenthood, issued statements supporting the bill that infuriated pro-life supporters, as reported by The Western Journal.
Sasse addressed the Senate on Thursday. The text of his speech was posted on his Senate website, and the text of his proposed law is also available online.
Sasse noted that he was using two Senate procedures to move his proposal to the floor as fast as possible, and called for all senators to take a stand. Read more