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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Sharp

UNBELIEVABLE: Opponents of maine s new abortion law won t seek to nullify it through a referendum - The Untold Story

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Groups opposed to Maine's new law expanding abortion access won't attempt to nullify the statute through a so-called People's Veto referendum.

Republican Rep. Laurel Libby, leader of the Speak Up for LIFE group, said Wednesday that allies decided that the costs of collecting signatures and running a campaign represented too big of a hurdle. Instead, the groups intend to focus on electing candidates who are opposed to abortions.

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