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Although, as Governor of California, Reagan signed into law the Therapeutic Abortion Act in May 1967, a bill allowing abortion, he later stated his regret in which he was left with a sense of guilt [65] He was quoted as saying: "If there is a question as to whether there is life or death, the doubt should be resolved in favor of life". In 1982 ...
With his eye on national politics, Governor Reagan opposed the negative income tax policy recommended by Presidents Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter and developed by Milton Friedman. He offered as an alternative the California Welfare Reform Act (CWRA). [58] Reagan's rhetoric about "welfare queens" suggested fraud was a major concern. [59]
The bill was signed into law by Governor Ronald Reagan, after the legislature removed as a reason for legal abortion that a fetus had severe physical deformities. [2] State law in 1971 required that any woman getting a legal abortion in the state needed to be a resident for some specific period between 30 and 90 days.
Fifty-five years ago this month, California enacted the nation's most liberal abortion law. Back then, more legislators used to think for themselves, columnist George Skelton writes.
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Gavin Newsom, the 40th and current governor of California. The governor of California is the head of government of California, whose responsibilities include making annual State of the State addresses to the California State Legislature, submitting the budget, and ensuring that state laws are enforced. The governor is also the commander-in ...
Fifty-five years ago this month, California enacted the nation's most liberal abortion law. Back then, more legislators used to think for themselves, columnist George Skelton writes.
With Roe vs. Wade now overturned, here is a breakdown of what California is doing to protect abortion rights. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800 ...