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WHEELING, W.Va. (CNS) Bishop Mark E. Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston and pro-life leaders of West Virginia lauded the state Legislature for passing an abortion ban Sept. 13.
The bill banning most abortions in the state, with some exceptions, now waits for Gov. Jim Justice s signature.
H.B. 302 was passed by the Senate 22-7 and by the House of Delegates 78-17. The action taken by our elected officials to provide greater legal protection for the unborn is an important step in fostering a sin