Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Senate REJECTS restrictions on abortion coverage
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In a 54 to 45 vote, the Senate has rejected the anti-choice effort to eliminate insurance coverage for abortions.
Majority Leader Harry Reid said the legislation is about access to health care, and not abortion.
I'm extremely relieved that the Senate had some sense, but the Senate bill that was created still specifies that abortion coverage can only be paid for with private dollars (not public dollars - e.g. Medicaid), a restriction put in place by the Hyde amendment in 1976. Visit Change.org to send a message to the House, Senate, and President Obama, urging the repeal of the Hyde amendment.
But still, definitely a pleasing victory for all supporters of reproductive justice. To everyone who did their part to stop the elimination of insurance coverage for abortions, congrats!
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May 18, 2011 at 7:21 PM
Abortion coverage issue will never stop while democrats are at the presidency of the discussions.
August 5, 2011 at 4:02 AM
It's really good to hear that this kind of strict decision has been taken by the senate. I hope this will benefit all the people.
August 5, 2011 at 7:39 AM
its good to see and hear that Senate took a harsh and strict decision regarding abortion coverage.
September 7, 2011 at 10:19 AM
its good that senate have taken such actions, this will surely benefit the people