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Actress Ashley Judd Speaks on Reproductive Rights

Washington, DC
Friday, March 1, 2013

Public Health Advocate and Golden Globe Nominee Ashley Judd spoke on women's reproductive health at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services.

School of Public Health and Health Services Dean Dr. Lynn Goldman made introductory remarks and moderated a question and answer session.

Judd is rumored to be considering a run for the Senate in Kentucky, taking on Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Updated: Friday, March 1, 2013 at 4:51pm (ET)

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