LITTLE ROCK (AP) - An amended version of a bill to ban most abortions in Arkansas at 12 weeks into a pregnancy has failed to clear a House panel.
The House Public Health Committee on Thursday voted 10-6 in favor of the new version of the bill, falling one vote short of the majority needed to pass the measure.
Earlier this week, the bill's sponsors amended the legislation to add exemptions for medical emergencies and for lethal fetal disorders. They also removed criminal penalties for doctors who violate the restriction.
Republican Rep. Ann Clemmer, the bill's House sponsor, said the measure failed to garner enough support because some proponents of the original version didn't like the new exemptions. She said she doesn't plan to change the bill further but will try again next week.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:48 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:48:45 GMT
Two people are dead and a child is injured after a car accident in Pulaski County. State police say the single car accident happened Friday morning at Highway 161 and Old River Road in Scott. The childMore >>
State police say the single car accident happened Friday morning at Highway 161 and Old River Road. More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:52 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:52:41 GMT
Paying more does not always mean better quality, at least when it comes to sunscreen. "It is surprising. Everyone wants to cut where they can but you don't want to cut the quality," said Nicole SarubboMore >>
Paying more does not always mean better quality, at least when it comes to sunscreen. "It is surprising. Everyone wants to cut where they can but you don't want to cut the quality," said Nicole SarubboMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:44:16 GMT
Benton police are asking for your help finding a missing man. Richard Gilliam, 61, has not been seen since he left work Friday, May 17. His vehicle was recently found empty in Little Rock, but officersMore >>
Richard Gilliam, 61, has not been seen since he left work Friday, May 17.More >>
It's a story we've been following for nearly two decades where a toddler beat the odds of living. Thursday was a special night for 18-year-old Chris Graham from Benton and his family: high school graduation. ItMore >>
As Chris made strides across the stage to receive his diploma, he's not only doing it for himself and his family, but also those fighting similar odds.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:52:48 GMT
SAN JOSE, Calif. - 18-year-old Eesha Khare's breakthrough could one day make charging a cell phone super fast -- fully charged in 20-30 seconds, fast. More >>
SAN JOSE, Calif. - 18-year-old Eesha Khare's breakthrough could one day make charging a cell phone super fast -- fully charged in 20-30 seconds, fast. More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:19 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:19:18 GMT
(KATV) Police in Central Arkansas have been on high alert for a man and woman who have used a semi-automatic weapon in several robberies. Today, they are both in custody. The male suspect is being heldMore >>
Police in Central Arkansas have been on high alert for a man and woman who have used a semi-automatic weapon in several robberies. Today, they are both in custody.More >>
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."More >>
The trucker was hauling drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water behind him....More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 3:56 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:56:03 GMT
WASHINGTON — The campaign arm of the Senate Democratic Caucus on Thursday criticized U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton as "an extreme ideologue" over an amendment he offered to the Nuclear Iran Prevention Act of 2013.More >>
WASHINGTON — The campaign arm of the Senate Democratic Caucus on Thursday criticized U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton as "an extreme ideologue" over an amendment he offered to the Nuclear Iran Prevention Act of 2013.More >>
