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Roe versus Wade 30th Anniversary [51min]

Activists who support and oppose the historic US Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion are marking its 33rd Anniversary. The anniversary occurs as the Bush Administration fills two vacancies on the Supreme Court -- moves that could potentially have a huge impact on high court decisions for years to come. We’ll speak with leaders of activist groups facing each other in this highly emotional debate. Guests: Karen Pearl, Interim President, Planned Parenthood; and Mary Anne Hackett, President, Illinois Right to Life Committee.
Read entire article at VOA "Talk to America" 23 January 2006