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McCrory threatens veto as N.C. abortion bill moves forward

Updated at 3:39 p.m.

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory (R) said Wednesday that he will veto an abortion restrictions bill moving through the state legislature unless his administration's concerns are addressed.

Within hours of that threat, state House Republicans pressed forward on the matter, passing less-restrictive abortion requirements through a committee. Supporters say the new language addresses McCrory's concerns.

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