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Birth Control Included in Future Health Care Insurance plans?

Posted on August 1, 2011 by admin

A proposal to include birth control in most health insurance plans is catching the country by storm, or rather, most conservative groups by storm, in a hotly contested debate on the subject. The Washington Post ran the story here. THe … Continue reading →

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Obama Plan to Increase Cost of Healthcare?

Posted on July 29, 2011 by admin

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/jul/28/health-care-law-wont-rein-in-costs-study-says/ Disappointed with the Washington Times and their article. They have this fear mongering title of ‘health care law won’t reign in costs’ to scare already fickle Republicans into despising the Obama health initiatives. If you read the article you’d … Continue reading →

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Indiana Follows in Controversial Bill

Posted on May 6, 2011 by admin

Mitch Daniels will sign on to a bill that will reduce the federal funding of Planned Parenthood in the state by about 66%. The loss of funding won’t cripple Planned Parenthood, however, it is inevitable that healthy care for the … Continue reading →

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Asking the Wrong Questions on Women’s Health

Posted on March 10, 2011 by admin

Now what? I think there’s going to have to be some form of adjustment to the way pro-choice ad pro-life campaigners talk to one another because right now it’s too dualistic, too black and white, too one sized fits all….. … Continue reading →

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Blending Bunnies

Posted on March 7, 2011 by admin

This is a pretty effective ad so Jill Scmoe. Does it leave some scratching their heads though? Yes, even on the pro-life side. All of this stemming from the controversial House decision to remove tax funding from PLanned PArenthood…..

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Where Will the Sick Fall? Pence amendment

Posted on March 7, 2011 by admin

Disagree or agree? ….people don’t realize (or fail to acknowledge) that 90 percent of the care provided by Planned Parenthood is preventative primary care intended to prevent unplanned pregnancy and to screen for diseases like cervical and breast cancer. Federal … Continue reading →

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What Does the Pence Amendement do for lower income women?

Posted on February 22, 2011 by admin

In a 240-185 vote, the the House approved H.R. 1, also known the Pence Amendment, which restricts funding for Planned Parenthood. Let’s forget the abortion debate (I know that’s impossible), and let’s focus on basic health care provisions. Those who … Continue reading →

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WHCR

Posted on February 2, 2011 by admin

This blog will be focussed on discussing newsworthy current events regarding healthcare reform for women. Join us for the conversation, contribute your piece, have your say.