Anti-abortion senator to address Democrats
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Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., right, seen here with Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama, left, as he announced his endorsement of Obama in Pittsburgh on March 28, will speak during the Democratic National Convention in August in Denver.
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Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., right, seen here with Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama, left, as he announced his endorsement of Obama in Pittsburgh on March 28, will speak during the Democratic National Convention in August in Denver.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic officials say Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, who opposes abortion rights, will be a featured speaker at the party's national convention.

Casey was set to speak during the Tuesday night session of the convention, slated to take place Aug. 25-28 in Denver.

Casey is the son of the late Pennsylvania Gov. Robert P. Casey, who was not given a marquee speaking spot at the 1992 convention because of his anti-abortion views.

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Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama supports abortion rights. Casey endorsed Obama over Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and campaigned with Obama throughout Pennsylvania.

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