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Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Ready to Move on more Abortion Restrictions

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Ready to Move on more Abortion Restrictions

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Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts says he is ready to call the legislature back to Lincoln for a special session to pass more abortion restrictions.

Appearing on CNN Sunday, Ricketts says he will be ready to act…..

He was reacting to the leaked draft Supreme Court opinion.

Ricketts says there should be no exceptions for rape or incest….

Ricketts says he is working with Senators to have legislation ready for a special session…..

The official opinion could be released anytime between now and the end of June.

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