Lawmaker admits not independently researching lobbyist’s claim that ectopic fetuses could be reimplanted in the ******, blames medical journals
To the geneticist's concerns that Becker was promoting a rarely used procedure without knowing the possible side effects, Sheets responded, to a forwarded email, “That's a good one.” “The ‘side-effects’ are that the embryo was carried to full-term and a baby was given birth to, according to the 'case reports,'” Sheets wrote. “What are the 'side-effects' on the current treatment for ectopic pregnancies on the embryo? Oh, that's right — death.”
Lawmaker Says He Didn't Research Ectopic Pregnancy Procedure Before Adding To Bill [AP] Emails: Lobbyist Helped Draft Bill Suggesting Docs Could Reimplant Ectopic Pregnancies [Cincinnati Enquirer] (Image: Ohio House of Reps; Hulu; modified)