Lone Democrat On Alaska Senate Panel Rebuts Controversial Testimony From Anti-Abortion Witnesses

Lone Democrat On Alaska Senate Panel Battles Anti-Abortion Witnesses
Incumbent Alaska State Sen. Bill Wielechowski awaits an interview at election central Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Anchorage, Alaska. (AP Photo/Michael Dinneen)
Incumbent Alaska State Sen. Bill Wielechowski awaits an interview at election central Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Anchorage, Alaska. (AP Photo/Michael Dinneen)

JUNEAU, ALASKA -- An effort by an anti-abortion state senator to restrict state-funded abortions using state law, not a doctor's opinion, to define what is "medically necessary" was sharply challenged Wednesday during a legislative hearing.

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