Vice President Harris Makes Historic Abortion Clinic Visit Amid Election Focus
March 14, 2024Vice President Kamala Harris became the first sitting vice president to visit an abortion clinic, marking a historic moment in U.S. politics.
The visit to the Planned Parenthood clinic in St. Paul, Minnesota underscores the Biden administration's commitment to reproductive healthcare access following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Harris's visit spotlights Minnesota's role in providing abortion services to patients from neighboring states with more restrictive abortion laws.
The Biden administration, with both President Biden and Vice President Harris, has vowed to fight for the restoration of protections previously provided by Roe v. Wade.
Abortion rights have emerged as a central issue for Democrats in the upcoming November presidential election, with a focus on mobilizing women and independent voters.
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The New York Times • Mar 14, 2024
At Abortion Clinic Visit, Harris Says U.S. Is Confronting ‘Health Care Crisis’The New York Times • Mar 14, 2024
Kamala Harris Will Visit Abortion Clinic, in Historic FirstThe Guardian • Mar 14, 2024
Kamala Harris to make historic visit to abortion clinic in Minnesota – US politics liveThe Guardian • Mar 14, 2024
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