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How new Texas abortion law will help preserve many lives

Positive pregnancy test. [Courtesy]

A landmark law on abortion was signed in Texas, USA, this past Wednesday. In what may seem like a play of words, Governor Greg Abbott signed a law that would prohibit abortion from as early as six weeks of pregnancy.

This was after it was scientifically shown a baby has viable heartbeats at six weeks. Pro-life movements have hailed the move as a breakthrough.

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