In Repeat From 2012, Dayton Vetoes 2 Abortion Bills

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Gov. Mark Dayton has vetoed two GOP-backed bills that
sought to limit abortions in Minnesota.

The bills would have restricted public health programs from covering the
procedure and created a permitting system for facilities that perform abortions.
Republicans who control the Legislature argued greater protections were
necessary both for the safety of women and for taxpayers. A handful of Democrats
joined Republicans in supporting the bills.

Dayton followed through on his promise to veto that legislation Wednesday. The
Democratic governor says a politicians' place is not between a woman and her
doctor.

It's a repeat from 2012, when Dayton vetoed similar bills. Republicans made the
legislation a priority this year after taking back control of the Senate in
November.