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Republican heavyweight says no to 15 week abortion ban

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Republican heavyweight, Chuck Grassley, has vowed to say no to a 15 week abortion ban

Republican heavyweight and the longest-tenured GOP Senator, Chuck Grassley, has pledged to vote against a national abortion ban after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

Grassley joins a growing chorus of conservative lawmakers opposed to the idea. An Iowa senator since 1980, he is seeking an eighth term during November’s midterms.

But the race is tightening, with Grassley facing off against Democrat Mike Franken. A Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll from July found the incumbent senator leading Franken by 8 percentage points, 47 per cent to 39 per cent.

While Grassley leads, it’s his narrowest margin recorded by an Iowa Poll since he was first elected.

This may have promoted his decision to back away from a strict abortion ban, during  a televised debate with his Democratic challenger.

Grassley says he’s “never favoured abortion” but does favour “the exception for rape, incest and the life of the mother.”

But the remarks are by no means an indication he’s walking away his anti-abortion stance entirely.

Last year, he was one of 43 GOP lawmakers who sponsored a federal ban on aborting pregnancies beyond 20 weeks.

In September, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham introduced a bill aimed at banning an abortions after 15 weeks with few exceptions.

But Republicans are likely to have met this bill with a cold reception because recent data shows just how many voters disapprove of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

One poll found up to 60 per cent of voters support abortion rights in most cases.

Since the Supreme Court’s controversial abortion ruling in June, 26 states have prohibited or severely limited the termination of pregnancies.

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending

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