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Coverage dated January 5, 2023

Illinois House sends Senate measures on guns, abortions

Headline from The Southern Illinoisan

The Illinois House approved a sweeping ban on high-powered firearms about two hours after voting to shore up the state’s already expansive protections for abortion rights.

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  1. NBC Chicago

    Illinois House Passes Assault Weapons Ban, Abortion Legislation. Here's a Breakdown of Each Measure (opens NBC Chicago)

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    In a mere two hours early Friday, the Illinois House approved multiple sweeping pieces of legislation – an assault weapons ban and additional protections for abortion rights, sending both to the Senate.

  2. The Southern Illinoisan

    Illinois House sends Senate measures on guns, abortions (opens The Southern Illinoisan)

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    The Illinois House approved a sweeping ban on high-powered firearms about two hours after voting to shore up the state’s already expansive protections for abortion rights.

  3. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Illinois House sends Senate bills banning certain semi-automatic weapons, expanding abortion protections (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    The prospects for both measures remain uncertain in the state Senate.

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