Missouri Republican seeks exceptions to near-total abortion ban, including for rape and incest cases

A Missouri Republican wants exceptions to the state's near-total abortion ban

A Missouri Republican on Wednesday pitched exceptions to the state's near-total abortion ban in cases of rape, incest and fatal abnormalities.

Missouri is among many states turning to voters after the U.S. Supreme Court last year reversed Roe v. Wade and took away a nationwide right to abortion.

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