Will Tennessee pass a total ban on abortion?

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Tuesday 13 August 2019 23:55 CEST

Tennessee state lawmakers are hearing testimony on a controversial amendment that would ban abortions at any time during pregnancy. The original bill, which would prohibit abortion once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, has been stalled in the legislature. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joined CBSN from Nashville with the latest.

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Will Tennessee pass a total ban on abortion?

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