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TexasTowelie

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Wed Apr 19, 2017, 02:09 AM Apr 2017

Gov. LePage says he'll veto "death with dignity" legislation

AUGUSTA, Maine -- Republican Gov. Paul LePage says he'll veto legislation that would allow doctors to prescribe medication that a patient may self-administer to hasten death.

The Legislature's health and human services committee on Wednesday is set to decide whether to recommend bills sponsored by Republican Sen. Roger Katz and Democratic Rep. Jennifer Parker.

The Maine Medical Association is not yet taking a position on the legislation because its members are divided.

Opponents say the bills would spur elder abuse and exploitation.

Read more here: http://www.thestate.com/news/business/national-business/article145392189.html

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Gov. LePage says he'll veto "death with dignity" legislation (Original Post) TexasTowelie Apr 2017 OP
I only hope he dies a long, painful death himself. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2017 #1
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