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California Healthline Daily Edition

Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations

Thursday, Mar 31 2016
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Trump: If Abortions Were Banned, Women Seeking Procedure Should Be ‘Punished’

After his comments provoked an outcry from both sides, the Republican front-runner quickly walked back his statement to say the doctor performing the procedure should be penalized instead.

The New York Times: Donald Trump, Abortion Foe, Eyes ‘Punishment’ For Women, Then Recants

The Associated Press: Under Fire On Abortion, Trump Fights To Court Women

The Wall Street Journal: Donald Trump’s Abortion Comments Spark Furor From Both Sides

Reuters: Trump Sounds Off On Abortion; Criticism Comes From All Sides

USA Today: Trump Abortion Comments Spark Outrage On Both Sides

The Washington Post: Trump: If Abortions Are Banned, Women Who Seek Them Should Face ‘Punishment’

Politico: Trump Reverses Statement That Women Should Be Punished For Illegal Abortions

The Washington Post's Fact Checker: Donald Trump’s Claim He Evolved Into ‘Pro-Life’ Views, Like Ronald Reagan

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