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Talking Points Memo: Abortion Rights Groups Hail Nelson Amendment Vote, See Boost In Fight Against Stupak

12.14.09 - "Abortion rights groups say the rejection of Sen. Ben Nelson's (D-NE) abortion amendment last night makes it easier for them to pressure House Democrats into rejecting a similar amendment included in the House health care reform bill by Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI)…

The Center Commemorates Human Rights Day

12.10.09 - (PRESS RELEASE) Human Rights Day is a time to remember that a woman’s reproductive rights cut to the core of her fundamental well-being and her place in the world. Without the ability to decide when and whether to have children and the information and means to do so, a woman cannot live with dignity, enjoy full and equal citizenship, or lead a healthy and fulfilling life…

Center Praises House for Voting to Lift Ban on Funding for D.C. Abortion Services

12.09.09 - (PRESS RELEASE) Today, the Center for Reproductive Rights applauded the House of Representatives for voting to discontinue the ban on funding for abortion services that specifically targets women in Washington, D.C.  Currently, the District of Columbia is prohibited from using local tax…

Senate Defeats Anti-Abortion Amendment in Historic Healthcare Reform Debate

12.08.09 - (PRESS RELEASE) Today, the Senate voted 54 to 45 to table an anti-abortion amendment in a historic vote on healthcare reform. The amendment, offered by Senators Ben Nelson (D-NE), Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and others, would have prohibited individuals receiving federal subsidies from buying private insurance plans that cover abortion…

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No Abortion Ban

It’s no joke. When you need medical care, your insurance should pay for it.

Healthcare reform would cover millions, stop insurance company denials for “pre-existing conditions,” and create a basic package of essential benefits. TAKE ACTION! Watch the Center's new video and tell Congress: No Abortion Ban >…

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Human Rights Day and Reproductive Rights

On this Human Rights Day, the Center for Reproductive Rights urges the U.S. and governments around the world to guarantee the human rights and freedoms that women need to live with dignity and attain healthy and fulfilling lives. …

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