On 53-42 vote, Iowa House approves 24-hour waiting period for abortion

The Republican-led Iowa House has voted to establish a 24-hour waiting period for abortions performed in the state. Two years ago, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled a 72-hour waiting period was unconstitutional. During debate late Saturday night, Representative Shannon Lundgren of Peosta made it clear Republicans aim for this new proposal to reverse that. “Maybe […]