Once again, we’ve seen politicians use women’s lives as a bargaining chip for political gain

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 14, 2015 CONTACT: Alissa Manzoeillo 202.667.5881, ext 219; 202.595.4395 (after hours/cell) amanzoeillo@prochoice.org   Statement from Vicki Saporta, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation, on the passage of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR):   Tonight, senators had the chance to truly make women’s health a priority by passing Senator…

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Statement on the Release of President Obama’s 2014 Budget

Today, I issued the following statement on the release of President Obama’s 2014 budget:  The President’s budget takes an important step toward lifting a ban that prohibits DC from using its locally raised revenue to help low-income women obtain the abortion care they need. This discriminatory policy interferes with the rights of DC residents and…

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New York Times Op-Ed Opposes Smith Bill

The New York Times published an editorial today on the passage of the so-called “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act” and the bill’s unprecedented attack on women’s access to abortion care. According to the editorial, this bill is not really about federal funding for abortion – which is already prohibited by the Hyde Amendment –…

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House Passes Unprecedented Attack on Women’s Access to Abortion Care

Today, I released a statement on the House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 3: Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3, the so-called “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act.” This bill, authored by Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), would prevent millions of American women from obtaining private insurance coverage for abortion care even if they…

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House Rules Committee Passes Smith Bill

Last night, the House Rules Committee passed the so-called “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act.” This bill, authored by Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), is so extreme that it originally attempted to redefine rape and incest. Even without these provisions, the bill is still an unprecedented attack on women’s access to abortion care. This bill would…

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Ryan-DeLauro Bill Addresses Important Women’s Health Care Issues

Today, we issued the following statement: We commend Representatives Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) for introducing legislation which includes programs and policies that take important steps to address women’s needs for access to reproductive health care. The Ryan-DeLauro bill expands access to family planning for low-income women, includes initiatives to reduce unintended pregnancies,…

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B.C. Bubble Zone Law Upheld

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear a challenge to a provincial law banning protests outside abortion clinics after 11 years of court proceedings. The Court confirmed a unanimous ruling by the British Columbia Appeal Court upholding the Access to Abortion Services Act or “bubble zone” law, which prohibits protesters from…

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Senate Rejects Bill to Reinstate Global Gag Rule

Wednesday, the Senate rejected a bill to reinstate the Global Gag Rule by a vote of 60-37. This policy prohibits any foreign organization receiving U.S. aid from providing, referring to, or even advocating for abortion care. During his first week in office, President Obama struck down this devastating policy so that women and families around…

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Prevention First Act Introduced in Congress

This week, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), along with Representatives Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY) and Diana DeGette (D-CO) introduced the Prevention First Act in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. This legislation would improve access to women’s health care, provide women with the resources they need to prevent unintended pregnancies, and save public…

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Senate Defeats Attack on Family Planning Services

Last night, the U.S. Senate rejected an anti-choice amendment by Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) to the 2008 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill (H.R. 3043). The measure would have restricted federal funding for clinics providing vital health services if they also use their own, private funds to provide abortion care.

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