Virginia Democrats pass constitutional amendments blasted by Republicans
The Democrat-led Virginia Senate has voted to enshrine the right to an abortion and to vote in the state's constitution.
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Virginia Democrats pass constitutional amendments blasted by Republicans
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia's Democratic-led Senate ... and hand the power back to the people,” said Democratic Sen. Jennifer Boysko, who sponsored the abortion resolution.