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Phillips also told the Associated Press that the availability of contraceptives to single women amounted to the state saying “promiscuity is OK.” Opponents of the measure include both pro-choice advocates and some abortion opponents, who believe that this measure will increase Missouri’s abortion rate.

Representative Bob Johnson (R) pointed out that in rural areas, women would have no alternatives to state-funded health care programs.

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Kate Meiners (D) criticized the ban as well, telling the Associated Press “It’s going to have the opposite effect of what the intention is, which will be more unwanted pregnancies and more abortions.” LEARN MORE Read Ms.

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