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By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor November 7, 2009 - 5:38pm
A close vote on the Stupak amendment; women's groups calling for immediate and urgent calls to these representatives.
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By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor November 7, 2009 - 4:31pm
Statement sent out by the Office of Congresswoman Lois Capps as well as an unaltered version of Congresswoman Capps' preparted statement to be presented on the floor of the House in opposition to the Stupak/Pitts Amendment.
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By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor November 7, 2009 - 3:45pm
In a childish effort to obstruct Congresswoman Lois Capps from speaking on the House floor on health reform, Congressman Tom Price (R-GA) repeatedly intoned "I object."
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By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor November 7, 2009 - 10:34am
The House will vote this morning on an amendment to the health reform bill that if passed will effectively ban private insurance plans from providing coverage for abortion care.
Where does your rep stand?
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By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor November 7, 2009 - 9:45am
House Democratic leaders will allow an up-or-down vote on an amendment
blocking any money in its healthcare overhaul from funding abortions,
risking the votes of members who support abortion rights.
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By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor November 6, 2009 - 6:16pm
In a remarkable piece at Newsweek.com, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend writes that it is in the national interest "to pass meaningful health-care reform and not litigate abortion in the process. Too much is at stake to let differences over abortion derail real health reform."
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By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor November 6, 2009 - 4:48pm
A vote originally set for tomorrow on the House health care bill may be delayed until next week, even after months of drama to arrive at this point. And to get to yes, Democrats are set to make another compromise on abortion care.
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By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor November 6, 2009 - 11:15am
How's this for hyperbole? At a press conference yesterday, House minority leader John Boehner called the House health reform bill "the greatest threat to freedom I have seen in my 19 years in Washington."
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By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor November 5, 2009 - 2:00pm
An Illinois judge has issued a temporary restraining order delaying enforcement of a law requiring doctors to notify parents of teens who are seeking an abortion. The order was issued in response to a request by the American Civil Liberties Union, and will remain in effect until hearings on why the law should not be put into effect.
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By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor November 4, 2009 - 2:28pm
As a vote nears--or is rumored to be near--at least on the House health care reform bill, the stakes are rising for legislation that comprehensively addresses women's health care needs, including sexual and reproductive health care and yes, including access to abortion care. The National Women's Law Center's campaign provides a platform for action.
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