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GOP Tries—and Fails—to Sneak Abortion, Transgender Funding Bans Into COVID Relief Bill

GROSS

Democrats shot down attempts to restrict federal funding for abortions and for schools that allow transgender girls to play on girls sports teams.

Emily Shugerman
Emily Shugerman 

Senior Reporter

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Emily Shugerman

Emily Shugerman

Senior Reporter

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