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Supreme Court / Abortion / Pennsylvania Law #583217

NBC Evening News for Tuesday, Jan 21, 1992
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.

(Washington: Lisa Myers) Supreme Court's announcement that it will review the Pennsylvania abortion law featured; scenes shown of anti- abortion and pro-choice protesters. [Constitutional lawyer Herman SCHWARTZ - cites effect on President Bush.] Provisions of Pennsylvania abortion law outlined. [ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) Kathryn KOLBERT - talks about impact on Roe versus Wade decision.] Excerpt of ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) pro-choice commercial shown. [National Right to Life Nancy MYERS - says Roe versus Wade decision will be overturned.]

Reporter(s):
Brokaw, Tom;
Myers, Lisa
Duration:
00:02:30

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