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Why Abortion Rates Are Up In Georgia
The number of U.S. abortions performed declined 19 percent from 2011-2017, and abortion-restriction legislation isn’t the reason.

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The number of U.S. abortions performed declined 19 percent from 2011-2017, and abortion-restriction legislation isn’t the reason.

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