Thursday, May 06, 2004

See if you can parse this one!

Arkansas Debate Focuses on Pregnant Illegals
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Prenatal exams have become the newest addition to the abortion debate, now that Arkansas is making fetuses eligible for federally-funded health care benefits.

Under recently adopted guidelines in the state, the unborn child of a pregnant illegal immigrant can be considered an American citizen even before birth, and thus qualifies the mother for government-paid prenatal care.
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Pro-choice advocates worry this could be a step toward outlawing abortion.