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Congresswomen Electrify Planned Parenthood Abortion Debate

The House may have voted to strip Planned Parenthood of funding, but the personal stories from Gwen Moore and Jackie Speier about an unplanned pregnancy and an abortion inspired women everywhere. The two congresswomen tell Michelle Goldberg why they decided to speak out.

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Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif) talked about her abortion on the House floor on Thursday night during a debate on a proposal to cut federal funds for Planned Parenthood. (Charles Dharapak / AP Photo)

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