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Texas Appoints Anti-Abortion Advocate to Maternal Mortality Committee

Dr. Ingrid Skop's appointment raises concerns about potential bias in evaluating maternal deaths under strict abortion laws.

  • Dr. Ingrid Skop, a vocal anti-abortion activist, joins Texas' maternal mortality review committee.
  • Reproductive justice advocates fear her appointment may skew the committee's findings on maternal deaths.
  • Skop has a history of controversial views and retracted research papers on abortion.
  • The committee's role is to analyze pregnancy-related deaths and recommend improvements.
  • Critics argue the committee should be free of ideological bias to ensure accurate data analysis.
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