Virginia to require ultrasounds before every abortion

Gov. Bob McDonnell approved a controversial measure Wednesday that requires doctors to perform an abdominal ultrasound before nearly every abortion despite accusations that Virginia Republicans have instigated a war on women.

In signing the bill, McDonnell ended a weeks-long saga that drew national headlines and instigated mocking from Saturday Night Live and The Daily Show. Through it all, McDonnell, a strong pro-life conservative, remained adamant that the state was merely attempting to provide women with all the information needed to make a difficult decision.