Congress to ban one type of abortion

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http://www.msnbc.com/news/983016.asp?0cv=CB10

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 — Congress on Tuesday was expected to ban a specific late-term abortion procedure, a legislative landmark that could lead to a fierce legal fight affecting a woman’s right to end a pregnancy.

THE BAN on what opponents call partial birth abortion is likely to pass by a wide margin when it comes up for a vote scheduled in the Senate on Tuesday. Three weeks ago, the House passed the bill with a 281-142 vote, and Senate action would send it to President Bush, who strongly supports the ban.