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Tennessee Republican lawmakers fail women with lack of focus on maternal care
Tennessee Republican leaders unveiled a 'Monument to the Unborn' following the Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court decision, which upheld the state's near-total abortion ban. The article highlights Tennessee's high maternal mortality rate and declining OB-GYN residency interest, criticizing lawmakers for prioritizing anti-abortion symbolism over addressing maternal health care shortages.
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