Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman (R) on Tuesday is expected to sign two antiabortion bills that would place the state in "uncharted legal territory," the Omaha World-Herald reports. The first bill (LB 594) -- passed by a 40-9 vote -- would require extensive mental and physical health screenings before a woman can receive an abortion. The second bill (LB 1103) would prohibit abortions after 20 weeks based on supporters' claim that fetuses can feel pain at that point. The Legislature is expected to give final passage to the second measure on Tuesday (Stoddard/Hammel, Omaha World-Herald, 4/13)...
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