Liz Cheney calls for Steve King's resignation after rape comments: 'It's time for him to go'
US Congress,Rape,Steve King,Politics
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Rep. Liz Cheney, a member of House GOP leadership, renewed her calls for fellow Republican Rep. Steve King's resignation Wednesday after he made headlines for his comments on rape and incest.
Mr. King of Iowa said while speaking to the Westside Conservative Club Wednesday that he opposes providing abortions in cases of rape and incest because it's likely everyone's lineage includes rape somewhere along the line.
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