Maine Abortion Foes Take Aim at Public Funding Bill ; As the Court's Decision Is Praised and Criticized, a Bill in Augusta Is Likely to Raise the Debate Level.

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Abortion foes in Maine celebrated Wednesday as the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal prohibition on so-called "partial-birth" abortions, but they also remained focused on their next priority: defeating a state measure that would provide public financing for abortions.

"Obviously, we're very happy about this decision because this is a particularly barbaric procedure that is medically unnecessary," Rita Feeney, president of Maine Right to Life, said of the controversial procedure upheld in the decision.

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Maine Abortion Foes Take Aim at Public Funding Bill ; As the Court's Decision Is Praised and Criticized, a Bill in Augusta Is Likely to Raise the Debate Level.

Feeney hoped the victory would inspire people opposed to the funding bill sponsored by Senate President Beth Edmonds.

Edmonds, D-Fre...

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