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A study by the [[Heritage Foundation]] suggests that state legislation is a major factor—and perhaps the most important factor—in whether the abortion rate increases or decreases.<ref>http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2007/02/analyzing-the-effect-of-state-legislation-on-the-incidence-of-abortion-among-minors</ref>
A study by the [[Heritage Foundation]] suggests that state legislation is a major factor—and perhaps the most important factor—in whether the abortion rate increases or decreases.<ref>https://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2007/02/analyzing-the-effect-of-state-legislation-on-the-incidence-of-abortion-among-minors</ref>
By September 2011, most state legislatures have adjourned for the year, and some for two years. What did politicians who campaigned by claiming to be [[pro-life]] actually accomplish?
By September 2011, most state legislatures have adjourned for the year, and some for two years. What did politicians who campaigned by claiming to be [[pro-life]] actually accomplish?
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|Oklahoma
|Oklahoma
|Almost nothing,<ref>Decreased from 24 to 20 weeks of pregnancy the latest time when abortion could still be performed, and prohibited abortion coverage by insurance companies except as supplemental coverage. [http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2011/04/20/Oklahoma-governor-signs-anti-abortion-laws/UPI-23141303346328/?rel=39521308084524]</ref> despite claiming to have the most pro-life legislature (and a pro-life governor) in the nation. It did pass a law restricting the use of abortion-inducing drugs, but it was then blocked by a state court judge.<ref>http://bostonherald.com/news/national/south/view.bg?articleid=1374536</ref>
|Almost nothing,<ref>Decreased from 24 to 20 weeks of pregnancy the latest time when abortion could still be performed, and prohibited abortion coverage by insurance companies except as supplemental coverage. [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2011/04/20/Oklahoma-governor-signs-anti-abortion-laws/UPI-23141303346328/?rel=39521308084524]</ref> despite claiming to have the most pro-life legislature (and a pro-life governor) in the nation. It did pass a law restricting the use of abortion-inducing drugs, but it was then blocked by a state court judge.<ref>http://bostonherald.com/news/national/south/view.bg?articleid=1374536</ref>
|Apparently Oklahoma voters do not yet recognize the difference between phony pro-life talk by politicians, and effective law-making.
|Apparently Oklahoma voters do not yet recognize the difference between phony pro-life talk by politicians, and effective law-making.
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