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None of the GOP's "Experts" on Abortion Policy in D.C. Are Actually From D.C.
May 18, 2012 - 5:19pm (Print)
If Christy Zink had carried her pregnancy to term and the baby lived through it, which wasn’t guaranteed, it would have suffered a short life of seizures and near-constant pain. If H.R. 3803 were in effect in 2009, she and the doctors who advised her on her options and performed the procedure would have been subject to criminal prosecution.
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Leader Pelosi Comments on Republican Decision to Deny Norton Courtesy of Testifying
Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) responds to a journalist's question about how Eleanor Norton was not allowed speak at a Congressional hearing on an abortion law, introduced by a legislator from Arizona for her own (DC) district.
Leader Pelosi Comments on Republican Decision to Deny Norton Courtesy of Testifying
Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) responds to a journalist's question about how Eleanor Norton was not allowed speak at a Congressional hearing on an abortion law, introduced by a legislator from Arizona for her own (DC) district.
House VAWA Bill is Racist, Elitist, Homophobic, and Anti-Victim
by Sharon Stapel, New York City Anti-Violence Project
May 15, 2012 - 11:12am (Print)
There’s a big secret about the bill to address the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, introduced by Representative Adams, that’s no longer so secret: it’s racist, elitist, homophobic and anti-victim.
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H.R. 4970 Would Leave Immigrants More Vulnerable, and In Some Cases Endanger their Lives.
by Eric Sigmon, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS)
May 14, 2012 - 2:15pm (Print)
The House of Representatives should take a deep breath, change course, and revise its Violence Against Women Act bill to ensure that our laws continue to uphold our nation’s proud tradition of protecting vulnerable immigrant victims.
Republican Partisan Bill H.R. 4970 Will Make Life More Difficult for Domestic Abuse Victims
by Rep. Jan Schakowsky, 9th Congressional District of Illinois
May 14, 2012 - 2:10pm (Print)
Unfortunately, House Republicans are advancing H.R. 4970, which would undermine the core principles of VAWA. H.R. 4970 is not VAWA – it goes against the intent of VAWA which is to protect victims – if anything, this bill will only make it worse for victims.
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VAWA Saved My Life. Now House Republicans Are Pushing For Changes That Will Leave Others Like Me Vulnerable
May 14, 2012 - 2:05pm (Print)
The government cannot let abusers continue to have control. The government is supposed to protect victims. VAWA saved my life, and I hope it is left as it is now so it can continue to save other women in dangerous situations.
Paul Ryan’s Religion of Convenience
April 21, 2012 - 4:11am (Print)
On Thursday, Rep. Paul Ryan strayed from the current Republican mantra when he said he “respectfully disagrees” with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that it’s not very Jesus-like to let poor people starve. But the Bishops and the GOP are in lock step when it comes to the War on Women.
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Iowa Woman Takes On Rep Steve King Over His Planned Parenthood Attacks
April 9, 2012 - 8:09pm (Print)
Holding Our Applause for Health Care Reform
Dr. Pippa Abston discusses what is and isn't in the Health Care Reform Act and what it means to consumers. Dr. Abston is reading the health care act and finds it lacking in many areas
