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  Texas lawmaker proposes $500 to stop abortions
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Last EditedRP  Mar 23, 2007 05:36pm
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News DateFriday, March 23, 2007 11:35:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionA male Texas legislator has proposed that the state pay pregnant women considering abortion $500 if they agree not to end their pregnancies.

Republican State Sen. Dan Patrick, who also is a conservative radio talk show host, said on Friday the money might convince pregnant women considering an abortion to have babies, then give them up for adoption.
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