Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.358 Protect Life Act

“New Life” Trumps “Existing Life” in the Modern Republican Party

2012-08-23T01:00:00Z

...the Weyrich legacy of indifference to real women’s lives has recently reappeared is the Orwellian-named “Protect Life Act,” (H.R.358) passed by Congress in fall 2011 by a vote of 251-272, including 15 Democrats who voted with the majority. This bi

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After Obamacare Court Ruling Lots of Pro-Life Work To Do

2012-07-06T18:23:42Z

Corrective legislation—the “Respect for Rights of Conscience Act” (H.R. 1179, S. 1467) and the Protect Life Act (H.R. 358, S. 877)—has already been introduced in Congress, and H.R. 358 has already passed in the House. Learn more about ...

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Supreme Court Overturning Obamacare Would be Big Pro-Life Win

2012-06-12T16:14:41Z

They are: The “Protect Life Act.” H.R. 358 /S. 877 modifies the ACA to comprehensively prohibit both funding for abortion and insurance coverage for abortion through the law. The Protect Life Act also strengthens the conscience protections ...

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Southwest Michigan Politics: Congressman Fred Upton gets National Right for Life endorsent, Challenger Jack Hoogendyk backed by Gun Owners of America

2012-06-05T13:45:30Z

Here's the news: — National Right for Life endorses Upton: The federation of state right-to-life organizations praised Upton for his work on pro-life issues, including working on the Protect Life Act (H.R. 358). The endorsement reads ...

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Republicans continue attack on women

2012-05-22T01:51:58Z

Well, I see the assault on women is ongoing. They want to take us back to the dark ages. The Republicans’ hatred and disrespect for all women is apparent in HR358. I'm appalled that anyone would author, endorse and pass this type of legislation.

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Republicans continue attack on women

2012-05-21T19:54:03Z

Pro-Abortion Group NARAL Endorses Obama for Re-Election

2012-05-15T19:18:13Z

And Keenan praised Obama for pledging to veto two pro-life bills that passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives — H.R.3, which would ban all forms of taxpayer funding of abortions at the federal level, and H.R.358, the Protect Life Act ...

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Dold Using Planned Parenthood Bill To Downplay Voting Record, Say Dems

2012-05-11T13:17:53Z

“You can’t hide his votes.” Morris highlighted Dold’s “yes” vote for H.R. 358, or the “Protect Life Act,” which passed in the House in October of 2011. The act, which opponents called the “Let Women Die” bill, would have ...

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Unions back Mark Critz over Jason Altmire in Pennsylvania two-incumbent primary

2012-04-24T10:03:18Z

He also voted against Wall Street reform, another key union issue. And about those social issues—Sarah Jaffe notes that Critz was "a cosponsor of HR3 and HR358—the one that would let us die if a doctor thought that saving us might injure a fetus."

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Reckless, mean-spirited Republicans and their reckless, mean-spirited wish list

2012-04-04T21:47:03Z

H.R. 358 (the "Protect Life Act," also known as the "Let Women Die Act") would have done by denying women access to emergency care, including abortion care, to save her life. Average Americans, throughout history, have largely taken the high road when it

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FRC Joins Members of Congress, Pro-Life Leaders to Speak Out Against Obamacare's One Dollar Abortion Surcharge

2012-03-21T17:53:07Z

"We must do everything possible to help the Senate pass Rep. Pitts' Protect Life Act (H.R. 358) which would strike the sections in the healthcare law about the abortion surcharge and to pass Rep. Smith's No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act to apply the ..

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FRC Joins Members of Congress, Pro-Life Leaders to Speak Out Against Obamacare's One Dollar Abortion Surcharge

2012-03-21T15:01:19Z

Obama's Abortion Funding Plan

2012-03-15T16:34:20Z

The President threatened a veto and the Senate has taken no action. On October 13, 2011, the House passed H.R. 358, the "Protect Life Act" by a bipartisan vote of 251-172. The President threatened a veto and the Senate has taken no action. "Recognizing the

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Do U.S. Abortion Restrictions Violate Human Rights?

2012-03-07T12:37:42Z

This is the world that Rep. Joe Pitts (R-PA) would like to bring to America with the passage of H.R. 358, the so-called "Protect Life Act," a bill that would deny pregnant women access to emergency treatment, insurance coverage for abortion services and ..

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Congressional Challenger Becker Blasts Hayworth at Somers Rally

2012-03-05T01:00:00Z

...ill.” Becker suggested that the Republican Party is trying to block women’s access to contraception and defined Bill H.R.358 as “a direct assault on choice.” He concluded by saying “We need a leader and problem solver who will stand up for my

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Congressional Challenger Becker Blasts Hayworth at Somers Rally

2012-03-05T01:00:00Z

Three Congress Bills Fight Obamacare and Contraception Mandate

2012-03-02T15:35:26Z

Those bills are the “Life at Conception Act” (H.R. 374), the “Protect life Act” (H.R. 358), and the “Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act” (H.R. 217). All three pieces of legislation have targeted portions of Obamacare which include the ..

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Faces of the American Holocaust

2012-03-01T02:57:50Z

In February of 2011, Pelosi began a campaign to rally the public against two bills before the House Subcommittee on the Constitution of the House Judiciary Committee, H.R. 3 (No Tax Payer Funding for Abortion Act) and H.R. 358 (the Protect Life Act).

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Voice of the People: Decide For Yourself

2012-02-28T08:43:49Z

Masquerading as an attempt to ensure that federal funds do not go to pay for abortion services, legislation known as H.R. 358, the “Protect Life Act,” is actually a sneaky way of trying to stop abortions by penalizing any insurance plan that ...

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Gay candidate takes on tea-partier for congressional seat

2012-02-22T17:19:10Z

H.R. 358 - Protect Life Act; H.J. Res. 81 - Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and H.R. 2514 - A PLUS Act; which would change education funding. The Congressman's website touts a pop-up appeal to end ...

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Obama ruling on birth-control protects First Amendment rights; Read the Protect Life Act, make your own decision - Feb. 12 letters to the editor

2012-02-12T04:37:56Z

She and I do agree on one thing. People should read H.R. 358 (the Protect Life Act; it’s easy to do on the Internet) and make their own decisions. I’d like to suggest to The Express-Times that when our elected state representatives take it ...

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A bystander's regrets; She's one of the boys - Feb. 7 letters to the editor

2012-02-07T05:55:27Z

Our hospital doors are closed. You’re poor? Go die on the sidewalk. You’re pregnant and hemorrhaging? Take a look at H.R. 358, a bill supported by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops that would make it legal to deny a woman treatment if ...

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Rural Alaska air service program survives in FAA funding bill

2012-02-05T18:58:04Z

The long-term extension ends a series of 23 short-term extensions. The House passed the "FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act" (H.R. 358) on Friday by a vote of 248-169, and the Senate finished the job Monday, sending it along to

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Reproductive rights still under attack after 39 years

2012-01-23T09:55:08Z

In addition, the House passed a bill (H.R.358) that would let hospitals refuse to provide emergency abortion care to women who would die without it. Another bill, H.R.3, could force rape survivors to prove to an Internal Revenue Service agent they were ass

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Stand up for choice

2012-01-19T23:57:24Z

It also passed H.R. 358, which would allow hospitals to refuse emergency abortion care to women who might die without it. H.R. 3 could force rape survivors to prove to the IRS that they were assaulted. It's infuriating that 11 of our state's 19 members of

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Extreme agenda threatens a woman's right to choose

2012-01-19T04:44:55Z

In addition, the House passed a bill (HR 358) that would let hospitals refuse to provide emergency abortion care to women who would die without it. Another bill, HR 3, could force rape survivors to prove to an Internal Revenue Service agent that ...

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People First: The latest in the watch on Ukrainian democracy

2012-01-13T08:55:25Z

Budget revenue is fixed at Hr 332.8 billion ($41.7 billion) and budget expenditure at Hr 358 billion (44.8 billion) leaving an approximate budget deficit of Hr 25 billion ($3.1 billion). But even representatives of the authorities severely criticise the ..

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San Francisco Banners Highlight Trust Women Week

2012-01-12T15:23:09Z

The U.S. House of Representatives held eight votes to limit reproductive health care. H.R.358 gives hospitals the right to refuse to provide a woman with emergency, lifesaving abortion care -- even if she will die without it. Such measures restrict life ..

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San Francisco Banners Highlight Trust Women Week

2012-01-12T15:23:09Z

Defining Rape

2012-01-11T12:25:23Z

The "Protect Life Act" (HR 358) and its companion bill the "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act" (HR 3), each contained a provision that would have rewritten the Hyde Amendment to drastically limit the definitions of rape and incest -- the rape exemption

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How Long Will It Take For Women to be Free to Control Their Bodies?

2012-01-09T22:43:22Z

While in the U.S. House of Representatives, draconian laws, such as HR 358: the "Let Women Die Act," passed easily. The anti-abortion forces have launched full-scale attacks on a number of fronts. One tact targets coverage of abortion and/or ...

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How Long Will It Take For Women to be Free to Control Their Bodies?

2012-01-09T22:43:22Z

My Resolution for 2012: Push Back on the Dismantling of Reproductive Rights

2012-01-05T16:28:43Z

In my very first week, the House of Representatives voted on HR 358, which literally would allow women to die at hospitals instead of getting the emergency care they need if it included abortion care. Seriously? Next, we move on to a real roller ...

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My Resolution for 2012: Push Back on the Dismantling of Reproductive Rights

2012-01-05T16:28:43Z

NARAL Rips Romney on Abortion After Iowa Caucus Victory

2012-01-05T12:18:11Z

and the Protect Life Act (H.R. 358). Keenan once again perpetuates the pro-abortion myth that by not using taxpayer dollars to pay for abortions women will die. Contrary to Keenan’s extreme characterizations, poll after poll indicates the ...

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NARAL Pro-Abortion Group Takes Aim at Mitt Romney

2011-12-15T13:54:40Z

Keenan blasts Romney for supporting pro-life efforts to stop taxpayer funding of abortion through the No Taxpayer Funding of Abortion Act (H.R. 3) and the Protect Life Act (H.R. 358). Keenan once again perpetuates the pro-abortion myth that by ...

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Mitt Romney's $10,000 Question on Choice

2011-12-13T16:34:31Z

This year, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two radical attacks on a woman's right to choose: H.R.3, the "Stupak on Steroids" bill, and H.R.358, the "Let Women Die" bill. Both bills effectively would ban private coverage of abortion care in health

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Mitt Romney's $10,000 Question on Choice

2011-12-13T16:34:31Z

Nancy Keenan: Mitt Romney's $10,000 Question on Choice

2011-12-13T01:00:00Z

...to veto both bills if they should ever reach his desk. As president, would you sign H.R.3, the "Stupak on Steroids" bill, or H.R.358, the "Let Women Die" bill? Indeed, the next president could nominate enough Supreme Court justices to determine the futu

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Safety of patient seen as critical

2011-12-09T08:46:49Z

What is so bad about that? Rep. Joe Pitts' bill, HR 358, "Protect Life Act," was done "to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services ...." In other words, we taxpayers are sick of

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Moore fights against attempts to restrict women's access to reproductive health

2011-12-08T06:53:28Z

The House of Representatives considered and passed H.R. 358 (251 to 172), legislation which includes unprecedented restrictions on abortion coverage. This bill would threaten women’s ability to purchase private health insurance that includes abortion ...

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Toni Panetta: Memo to David Axelrod From Women in Swing States

2011-12-07T01:00:00Z

...that would have addressed wildfires and the state's jobs crisis and fiscal disaster. Bachmann (and Paul) co-sponsored H.R.358 to let women die rather than require hospitals to provide an abortion if a woman's life is at risk. And along with Rick Santoru

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Rehberg should focus on jobs, not on slashing women’s rights

2011-11-30T09:26:07Z

Recently, Rehberg co-sponsored and voted for H.R. 358, the "Let Women Die" bill. Shockingly, H.R. 358 would allow hospitals to refuse to provide a woman emergency, life-saving abortion care, even if she will die without it. In addition, the bill would ban

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GOP vote anti-women

2011-11-28T23:18:51Z

The dangerous anti-women’s health bill, HR358, bundles together several proposals that undermine women’s health care. It eliminates protections for women in emergency situations. It would allow a hospital to deny lifesaving abortion care to ...

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Letters | Tuesday, Nov. 29

2011-11-28T20:12:44Z

The Worthington Post - HR 358 - Protecting life? Letting Women Die? Neither?

2011-11-28T18:54:00Z

On October 13, 2011, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 358 - an amendment to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The amendment is being touted as the “Protect Life Act” by supporters, and criticized as the ...

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Pelosi Ridicules Catholics' "Conscience Thing" on Abortion Requirement

2011-11-23T18:38:27Z

Pelosi made those remarks in response to a question from the Post concerning her comments on the Protect Life Act (H.R. 358), a bill that passed the House of Representatives in October. That bill was itself a response to an ObamaCare mandate “that would

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Support women’s rights

2011-11-20T01:00:00Z

...with our doctors. Recently, Rep. Rehberg cosponsored and voted for H.R.358, the “Let Women Die” bill. Shockingly, H.R.358 would allow hospitals to refuse to provide a woman emergency, lifesaving abortion care, even if she will die without it. In a

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Teen pregnancy; WVU Tech; Kabler

2011-11-17T23:17:35Z

On Oct. 13, Representatives Capito, Rahall and McKinley voted to pass H.R. 358, titled "Protect Life Act." I presume they read the bill and understand its intent to give states and insurance companies loopholes that can require a woman to have co-payments

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LETTER: Reed's votes in the House an attack on women

2011-11-13T04:38:29Z

On Oct. 13, Reed joined other small-minded Republicans pandering to their base, and passed H.R. 358, an extreme anti-choice bill, one that would allow a hospital to refuse any woman a life-saving abortion, even if she were to die without it. It also bans .

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A bill that would let women die

2011-11-07T01:00:00Z

HR 358 would set this reality in stone by simply requiring insurers to exclude abortion coverage from plans sold in the state exchanges. MORE ALARMINGLY, the "Let Women Die Act"--as pro-choice groups have more accurately termed the bill--signifi

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Frelinghuysen, GOP must support women's health

2011-11-06T01:00:00Z

On Oct. 13, they made it a priority to pass a dangerous anti-women's health bill, HR 358, underscoring the fact that they are much more interested in playing politics with women's health than focusing on the critical issues of jobs and the economy

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Catholics for Choice Urges Congress to Protect Every Person's Conscience

2011-11-05T01:00:00Z

Pitts was the sponsor of HR 358, a recently passed bill that gave unprecedented exemption rights to hospitals, allowing them to refuse to provide abortion care, even when necessary to save a pregnant woman's life. In his testimony, Jon O'Brien sho

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Will Sen. Casey support taxpayer-paid abortions?

2011-11-05T01:00:00Z

The House version of this bill HR 358 passed in mid-October. I encourage all Pennsylvania taxpayers who don't want to subsidize abortions to contact Sen. Bob Casey Jr. to urge him to support this bill, which would prevent federal money from being ...

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The Men Behind The War On Women

2011-11-01T01:00:00Z

Lori urged subcommittee members to support three bills currently in Congress that would help to codify their agenda: the Protect Life Act (HR 358), the Abortion Non-Discrimination Act (HR 361) and the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act (HR 1179) ...

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Republican bill in Congress puts women's health at risk

2011-11-01T01:00:00Z

On Oct. 13, they passed a dangerous anti-women's health bill, HR 358, underscoring the fact that they are much more interested in playing politics with women's health than focusing on the critical issues of jobs and the economy. ...

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Bishops' Religious Liberty Chair Urges Congress to Defend Religious Liberty at ...

2011-10-27T01:00:00Z

He called for passage of three bills before Congress: the Protect Life Act (HR 358), the Abortion Non-Discrimination Act (HR 361), and the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act (HR 1179). “All three go a long way toward guaranteeing religious liberty ...

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In Search of 'Reproductive Justice'

2011-10-27T01:00:00Z

HR 3 and HR 358—the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act” and the “Protect Life Act,” respectively—changed that, sparking off a wave of resistance that seemed poised to define a large part of what it meant to be feminist in 2011. ...

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Bishop addresses House panel on 'grave threats to religious liberty'

2011-10-26T01:00:00Z

They are the Protect Life Act (HR 358), the Abortion Non-Discrimination Act (HR 361) and the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act (HR 1179). He also called for a congressional hearing or other investigation into "the illegal conditions that HHS and .

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Protecting women's health care choices

2011-10-26T01:00:00Z

The legislation, HR 358, would soon make it illegal for millions of women to use their own money to purchase health insurance that provides abortion coverage. The bill would also give hospital emergency rooms the right to deny a woman's request for a

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GUEST VIEWPOINT: Let's get the facts straight about Planned Parenthood

2011-10-25T01:00:00Z

Under HR 358, hospitals could refuse to provide an abortion for a pregnant woman who would die unless her pregnancy is terminated even, illogically, when the fetus will not survive after the woman has died. Clearly, to many opponents of abortion, ...

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America's child abuse epidemic

2011-10-24T01:00:00Z

A vicious attack on the most basic right to life, HR 358 ambushes poor pregnant women into a bleak decision: either deliver an unwanted baby and raise the child in an unstable home, or have an unsafe abortion that could jeopardise your life. ...

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New abortion bill injects religion into politics

2011-10-24T01:00:00Z

The GOP believes it should, and so Republican representative Joe Pitts from Pennsylvania has introduced HR 358, a bill which would allow federally funded medical providers opposed to abortion the right to refuse to perform this procedure, even in cases ..

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Lingle Faces Pro-Abortion Mazie Hirono in Hawaii Senate Race

2011-10-24T01:00:00Z

She also voted against the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (HR 3) and the Protect Life Act (HR 358), both of which seek to limit taxpayer funds being used for abortion. Hirono also supports embryonic stem cell research, voting on three occasions ...

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Rep. Hastings Closing Remarks on the Rule for HR 358

2011-10-24T01:00:00Z

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings manages the Rule for HR 358, the Let the Women Die Act, on the House floor on October 13, 2011: "It's clear that the 'Protect Life Act' [HR 358] lacks both Constitutional and moral integrity." Congressma

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Abortion rallies coincide at clinic

2011-10-23T01:00:00Z

Abortion-rights groups also are holding coinciding demonstrations now to call attention to HR 358, called the “Protect Life Act,” which was passed Oct. 13 on a 251-172 vote in the US House of Representatives. Under current law, hospitals that receive

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Chuck Fleischmann's Voting Record

2011-10-22T01:00:00Z

I do know he voted in favor of HR 358, the so-called Protect Life Act, which actually does just the opposite. This bill would override core patient protections and allow hospitals to legally refuse life-saving treatment to pregnant women – all in the ..

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LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 22, 2011

2011-10-22T01:00:00Z

HR 358 bundles several radical proposals, each of which is designed solely to undermine women's access to health care. The most devastating provision allows hospitals to deny life-saving abortion care to a woman, even in cases where her doctor deems .

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Further Reflections on the Protect Life Act

2011-10-21T01:00:00Z

Just to go back for a second, we've already thrice explained that the Protect Life Act [HR 358 ] will not allow hospitals to deny women “emergency” abortions. As NRLC Legislative Director Douglas Johnson has explained, “In reality, the bill does

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Religion and Politics: A Deadly Combination

2011-10-21T01:00:00Z

HR. 358, the bill that has been affectionately nicknamed the "Let Women Die Act," passed on the House floor earlier this week. Among the bill's provisions is the ability for hospital workers to "exercise their conscience" by denyin

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Significance of HR 3 and HR 358 , the “Let Women Die” Act

2011-10-21T01:00:00Z

If passed, HR 358 would make it legal for hospitals to receive federal funding to reject pregnant women seeking an abortion. However, the Obama administration has issued the following statement in regard to the possible passage of HR 358, ...

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Nicole Brodeur Swedish abortion decision an insult

2011-10-20T01:00:00Z

On the day of Swedish's announcement, the House passed HR 358, which would give hospitals the right to deny emergency abortions to women who need them to save their own lives. Women with ectopic pregnancies. Diabetes. Cancer. Blood clots. ...

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Putting Hypocrisy in the Hippocratic Oath

2011-10-20T01:00:00Z

With the passage of HR 358, the House of Representatives is set on changing this ideology. The bill, which passed last Thursday by a vote of 251 to 172, includes a provision that would allow hospitals to refuse to perform emergency abortions. ...

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A Bill Passed by Congress Tells Women to Drop Dead

2011-10-20T01:00:00Z

...legal for hospitals to refuse to treat you because they object to abortion? Last week the House of Representatives passed H.R.358, a delightful bill concocted by Rep. Joe Pitts and trumpeted by Majority Leader Eric Cantor that would allow exactly that.

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Mississippi's Choice: Personhood and the Rights of Zygotes

2011-10-20T01:00:00Z

As NARAL and Planned Parenthood scrambled to mount a response to yet another House bill aimed at restricting not just abortion but women's access to contraception and medical care — HR 358, dubbed the "Let Women Die Act" for allowing emerg

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Reed, GOP must focus on jobs, not abortion

2011-10-20T01:00:00Z

By voting for HR 358, the so-called "Protect Life Act," Reed helped to pass a bill that would allow a hospital to deny abortion care to a woman, even if she would die without that care. Rare as these cases may be, they do happen. ...

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Rep. Tsongas in Strong Opposition to HR 358

2011-10-19T01:00:00Z

Congresswoman Nikki Tsongas (N-MA) speaks about the misdirection of HR 358 with regard to the economy and to women's health, in her strong oppositional speech to the bill on the House floor. Congresswoman Nikki Tsongas (N-MA) speaks about the ...

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Republicans put ideology ahead of women's health

2011-10-19T01:00:00Z

On Oct. 13, the United States House of Representatives passed HR 358, a bill known as the Protect Life Act. The bill is intended to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, specifically the rules relating to abortion services coverage. ...

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House Passes Bill that Denies Women Emergency Abortion Services

2011-10-19T01:00:00Z

Pitt's bill, HR 358, the Protect Life Act, passed in the House by a large majority – 251 to 172 – and now goes to the Senate. Between The Lines' Melinda Tuhus spoke with Sarah Lipton-Lubet, policy counsel with the American Civil Liberties Unio

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As Health Jobs Grow, a Prescription for Smart Growth

2011-10-19T01:00:00Z

Last week, the House voted 251-172 to approve a bill (HR 358) that would amend the federal health reform law to increase restrictions on insurance coverage of abortion care. The bill also would expand protections for health care providers and ...

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Rep. Woolsey in Strong Opposition to HR 358

2011-10-19T01:00:00Z

Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) advises government to trust all citizens -- including women -- with their own money in her speech in strong opposition to HR 358 on the House floor. Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) advises government to trust all ...

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Rep. Holt in Strong Opposition to HR 358

2011-10-19T01:00:00Z

Congressman Rush Holt (D-NJ) gives a brief but powerful speech on the House floor about the social divisiveness of HR 358, as well as its inhumaneness and absurd counterproductiveness. Congressman Rush Holt (D-NJ) gives a brief but powerful speech on ...

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Rep. Tsongas in Strong Opposition to HR 358

2011-10-19T01:00:00Z

Congresswoman Nikki Tsonga (N-MA) speaks about the misdirection of HR 358 with regard to the economy and to women's health, in her strong oppositional speech to the bill on the House floor. Congresswoman Nikki Tsonga (N-MA) speaks about the ...

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Anti-Choicers Longing for the Scarlet Letter "A"

2011-10-19T01:00:00Z

But it's really more than that, though heaven knows the misogyny in that is reason enough to be thoroughly repulsed by HR 358. It all goes back to the right wing view of sex as a sinful act for which those who participate (especially if female) deserv

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Pro-Choice Lawmakers Press for 'Awareness' Week

2011-10-19T01:00:00Z

Last week the US House of Representatives passed HR 358, which supporters are calling the "Protect Life Act" and opponents are dubbing the "Let Women Die Act." It is an amendment to the Affordable Care Act--popularly known as health re

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The Let Women Die Bill of 2011: HR 358 Forces Women to Play Russian Roulette ...

2011-10-18T01:00:00Z

Written by Laura MacCleery for RH Reality Check. This diary is cross-posted; commenters wishing to engage directly with the author should do so at the original post. Last week's vote on HR 538, the Let Women Die Act of 2011, was a deeply disappointing

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A Mother With Cancer Lays Down Her Life for Her Unborn Child

2011-10-18T01:00:00Z

In fact, last week when the US House of Representatives passed the Protect Life Act (HR 358), Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) stated, “Just as the courts ruled unconstitutional and upheld the provision of the Texas law that required a ...

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The USCCB and the US Congress: The Morally Blind Leading the Morally Bankrupt

2011-10-18T01:00:00Z

As the Republican Taliban celebrates passage of HR 358, drastically restricting the ability of women to get insurance coverage for abortion—or even emergency care--other celebrants include the Unites States Conference of Catholic Bishops. ...

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Catholic Conscience Over a Woman's Life?

2011-10-18T01:00:00Z

Last week the House passed HR 358. A very charitable interpretation is that, as written, it's ambiguous on what would seem (at least to people who give a hoot about pregnant women) a rather important detail: Does it allow a hospital staff person to le

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Bishops Are Behind the 'Let Women Die' Act and the Push Against Birth Control ...

2011-10-18T01:00:00Z

Last week, the House's passage of the now-notorious HR 358 -- also known as the "Let Women Die" bill -- caused deserved outrage. But the bill's connection to the high-ranking Catholic group that fought for its passage, even while the Ame

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Rep. Wasserman Schultz Statement on HR 358 the Protect Life Act

2011-10-17T01:00:00Z

Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) made the following statement about HR 358, the Protect Life Act. “When I talk with women in my district, they are concerned about finding a job, keeping their home from foreclosure, or putting food on the table. ...

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House passes bill to prevent taxpayer-funded abortion in health care law

2011-10-17T01:00:00Z

HR 358, the Protect Life Act, passed by a vote of 251-172 in the House. The bill makes certain that “the Hyde amendment applies to all the programs that are both authorized and appropriated in Obamacare,” said Rep. Chris Smith (RN. ...

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'Protect Life Act' Continues the War on Women

2011-10-17T01:00:00Z

One of its most brutal measures, the bill known as HR 358, or the “Protect Life Act,” passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 251 to 172 despite impassioned speeches from many congresswomen. Among advocates for women, it has been renamed the

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Why we should abort this resolution

2011-10-17T01:00:00Z

Congress passed HR 358, also known as the "Protect Life Act" on Oct. 13. The bill would prevent federal funding for abortions and abortion coverage under "Obamacare," according to Govtrack.us, but that's not all the bill would do.

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US House passes Protect Life Act in bipartisan vote

2011-10-17T01:00:00Z

In a statement released Oct. 14, Deirdre McQuade, spokeswoman for the US bishop's pro-life secretariat, said that by passing HR 358, “the House has taken an important step toward authentic health care reform that respects the dignity of all, ...

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Women's lives at risk

2011-10-17T01:00:00Z

For the seventh time last week, led by Eric Cantor, congressional Republicans (aided and abetted by 15 Democrats) decided that rather than have a vote or serious conversation on job creation, their time was best spent voting on HR 358. ...

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Rep. Engel in Strong Opposition to HR 358

2011-10-17T01:00:00Z

... out the hypocrisy of "smaller government" claims made about the Republican agenda by the party when they "continue to insert themselves in the private health decisions of Americans," in his speech in strong opposition to HR 358 on

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Rep. Baldwin in Strong Opposition to HR 358

2011-10-17T01:00:00Z

... companies by which they would have been able to determine independently of courts whether or not a woman had been raped -- and HR 358, speaking in strong opposition on the House floor against HR 358 and the contemporary Republican agenda at large. ...

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Rep. Chu Speaks Against Anti-Choice Bill HR 358

2011-10-17T01:00:00Z

Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) spoke against HR 358 on the House floor. This legislation is an extreme attack on America's women -- doctors and hospitals could refuse treatment for women even if the procedure is needed to protect the mother's life.

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Rep. DeGette in Strong Opposition to HR 358

2011-10-17T01:00:00Z

Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) speaks out in strong opposition to HR 358, challenging its supporters to take the issue of abortion to the judicial branch if they'd like to see it criminalized. Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) speaks out in stron

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ObamaCare and abortion funding - a 'ticking time bomb'

2011-10-17T01:00:00Z

After a 251-172 vote Friday by the US House to ban federal tax dollars for abortion under the administration's landmark healthcare reform law, the Protect Life Act (HR 358) now goes to the US Senate. Congressman Chris Smith (R-New Jersey) points out t

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This Week in Congress: Appropriations catch-up in the Senate; nobody home in ...

2011-10-17T01:00:00Z

... Regulatory Relief Act" and the "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act"), plus yet another of their favorite kind of bill, a severe restriction on abortion—HR 358, the rather delusionally-named "Protect Life Act." All in al

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Controversial Assembly Bill Proposes to Split Wisconsin's Electoral College Vote

2011-10-17T01:00:00Z

Kind voted against HR 358, the Protect Life Act. The legislation seeks to ban women from using tax subsidies from the Affordable Care Act to purchase health plans that cover abortions. It would also allow health care providers in hospitals and clinics ...

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HR 358 the Protect Life Act

2011-10-17T01:00:00Z

It never ceases to amaze me just how politicians can bend, warp and distort the truth when it fits their needs! Ever since the Protect Life Act bill was introduced – it became the rallying point for abortion advocates and opponents alike! ...

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Party before people (Editor's Inbox)

2011-10-16T01:00:00Z

In the same week it voted against President Obama's jobs plan, House Republicans passed the “Let Women Die Bill” (HR 358). This bill would allow hospitals that oppose abortion to let a woman die in their emergency room because their beliefs say th

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GOP playing politics with women's health

2011-10-16T01:00:00Z

Thursday, they made it a priority to pass a dangerous anti-women's health bill, HR 358, underscoring the fact that they are much more interested in playing politics with women's health than focusing on the critical issues of jobs and the economy.

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Roll Call

2011-10-16T01:00:00Z

Vote 3: Federal funding for abortion: The House has passed the Protect Life Act (HR 358), sponsored by Rep. Joseph Pitts, R-Pa. The bill would bar health insurance plans regulated by the Affordable Care Act from including coverage for abortions if they ..

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Abortion Bill Passed by House of Representatives

2011-10-16T01:00:00Z

HR 358, otherwise known as the "Protect Life Act," will make it legal for a doctor to refuse abortion services to a woman, even if it's an emergency and the woman could die without the service. This gives doctors the ability to disregard the

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Area Votes in Congress | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-10-16

2011-10-16T01:00:00Z

This bill (HR 358) would add prohibitive language to the law that foes said already was in place. A yes vote was to pass the bill. Voting yes: Charles W. Dent (R., Pa.), Michael Fitzpatrick (R., Pa.), Jim Gerlach (R., Pa.), Tim Holden (D., Pa. ...

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'Let Women Die' bill passes the House, right wing pundit complains that Occupy ...

2011-10-15T01:00:00Z

This week, the House of Representatives passed HR 358 which has been dubbed the "Let Women Die" bill. Officially titled the "Protect Life Act," HR 358 allows hospitals that receive federal funds to reject any woman in need of an aborti

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Protect Life Act

2011-10-15T01:00:00Z

“It is a vicious attack on women's rights and on the most basic right to life.” Local Republicans Duncan Hunter, Brian Bilbray, and Darrell Issa voted for the bill, HR 358, while San Diegio Democrats Bob Filner and Susan Davis voted against it.

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CONGRESS: How Inland representatives voted

2011-10-15T01:00:00Z

This bill (HR 358) would add prohibitive language to the law that foes said already was in place. The bill also would give hospitals that oppose abortions on religious or moral grounds leeway to turn away a pregnant woman seeking emergency care even if ..

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In 21st Century America: It's still okay to beat up on women.

2011-10-15T01:00:00Z

The bill, HR 358, was passed in a 251-172 vote that saw more than a dozen Democrats join nearly all voting Republicans in support of the measure. Republicans said throughout the day that the bill is needed because the Patient Protection and Affordable ...

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Gibson Votes To Deny Women Lifesaving Health Care

2011-10-15T01:00:00Z

Chris Gibson has voted in favor of HR 358. Among other dangerous health care provisions that Rep. Gibson supported, this bill would allow a hospital to deny a woman lifesaving emergency abortion care-even if a doctor deems it necessary. ...

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House Puts Social Issues on the Calendar, Passes Bill Banning Federal Funding ...

2011-10-15T01:00:00Z

... and incinerators (HR 2250), the US House of Representatives on Thursday passed by a margin of 251-172 a bill (HR 358) that would amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services. ..

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Pelosi: Every Woman in America Should Be Concerned About GOP Assault on ...

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today against HR 358, which is a radical assault on women's health. Below are the Leader's remarks. “Thank you, Madam Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding and for giving me this oppo

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United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Influential in Passage of Let ...

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

by Jon O'Brien, Catholics for Choice Catholics today expressed anger about the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' role in promoting support for the so-called “Protect Life Act” (HR 358), a bill that will endanger women's lives a

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USCCB Hails House Passage of Respect Life Act

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Late on October 13, the House passed HR 358 by a bipartisan vote of 251 to 172. “By passing the Protect Life Act, the House has taken an important step toward authentic health care reform that respects the dignity of all, from conception onward,” ...

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Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Releases Statement H.R. 358: 'Protect Life Act'

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Yvette Clarke , D- NY (11th CD), has issued the following news release: Today, with a vote of 251 to 172 the House of Representatives passed HR 358, "Protect Life Act" which amends the Affordable Care Act to ensure that US taxpayers dollars are

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Father Pavone Hails Passage of Protect Life Act in the House

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

“On its way to being passed by the House, the Protect Life Act (HR 358) was described by its detractors as a waste of time, a distraction that took the focus off the economy, and a death sentence for women facing life-threatening pregnancies. ...

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Rep. Rodney Alexander Backs Right to Life Act

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

US Rep Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, released the following remarks in support of HR 358, the Protect Life Act, which the House is expected to vote on this afternoon. A bipartisan bill introduced by Reps. Joseph Pitts and Dan Lipinski, the Protect Life ...

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Anti-Abortion Bill That Would 'Let Women Die' Is Insane

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Slap my face and call me Sally if this isn't the most bass-ackwards thing you've heard all day: The US House of Representatives moved forward in approving the mind-bogglingly insane HR 358, also known as the "Protect Life Act." Also know

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House Passes Anti-Abortion Bill, White House Vows to Veto

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

“HR 358, introduced by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Pa.), goes beyond the issue of taxpayer dollars to place actual limits on the way a woman spends her own money. The bill would prevent a woman from buying a private insurance plan that includes abortion coverage

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McKinley Votes to Protect the Life of the Unborn

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

David B. McKinley, PE (R-WV) will vote Thursday to pass HR 358, the Protect Life Act, of which he is an original cosponsor. This legislation, which is anticipated to pass the House, bans federal funding for elective abortion and insurance coverage of ...

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Kinzinger Applauds Passage of the Protect Life Act

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Today Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-11), a member of the House Energy & Commerce, applauded passage of HR 358, the Protect Life Act. Kinzinger is a cosponsor of this legislation to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, ...

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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) Speaks Against Pro-Life Act (10.13.11)

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Rep Sheila Jackson Lee during the debate on 10.13.11 speaks out against the Pro-Life Act HR-358.

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The Protect Life Act Would Actually Threaten Women's Lives

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

The House of Representatives today will consider HR 358, "The Protect Life Act," sponsored by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-PA). Abortion coverage was heavily debated during health reform. The Stupak Amendment would have effectively banned coverage of abort

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Bishops' Pro-Life Official Hails House Passage of 'Protect Life Act'

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Late on October 13, the House passed HR 358 by a bipartisan vote of 251 to 172. "By passing the Protect Life Act, the House has taken an important step toward authentic health care reform that respects the dignity of all, from conception onward,"

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Congressman Gingrey Supports The Protect Life Act

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Congressman Phil Gingrey (GA-11) today issued the following statement following the passage of HR 358, the Protect Life Act. “As a pro-life OB/GYN for nearly thirty years, ensuring the safety of all our citizens—especially the unborn—is of the utmos

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Pro-Life Groups Praise Vote Stopping Abortion in Obamacare

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

The Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) also welcomed passage in the House of the 'Protect Life Act' (HR 358). “By passing the Protect Life Act, the House has taken an important step toward authent

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Pitts Bill A Dangerous and Reckless Intrusion Into Women's Health and Lives ...

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

The House of Representatives is slated to vote today on HR 358, also known as the "Protect Life Act," a reckless bill that endangers women's health and threatens their ability to purchase private health insurance that includes abortion cover

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Rep. Lois Capps: Life Saving Treatment Defeated by House Majority

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Tonight Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-23) offered the only Democratic amendment to HR 358, language to close an egregious loophole in the legislation that would endanger women's health. The amendment was defeated along party lines. ...

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House of Representatives to America: Yup, Let Women Die!

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

The US House of Representatives voted Thursday to pass HR 358, otherwise known as the “Protect Life Act”—or, a bit more aptly, the “Let Women Die” Bill. The measure, first conceived in February by one Joe Pitts (R), has had almost nine months to

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Nunnelee speaks on the Protect Life Act

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

...D.C.) – Today, Congressman Alan Nunnelee (R-Miss) made the following statement on the House floor in support of H.R. 358, the Protect Life Act, which would prohibit federal funding of abortions and abortion coverage under the recently enacted health c

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Acute Agenda: For The House Leadership, Keeping The Religious Right Happy Is ...

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Under the bill (HR 358) women would not be allowed to spend their own money on a private insurance plan that includes coverage for abortion through the state health care exchanges that are being created under the new health care bill. ...

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Arkansas House Delegation Votes Unanimously For “Let Women Die” Bill

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Under HR 358, dubbed the “Protect Life Act” and sponsored by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Pa.), hospitals that don't want to provide abortions could refuse to do so, even for a pregnant woman with a life-threatening complication that requires a doctor termin

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Voterama in Congress for the legislative week ending Oct. 14

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

How they voted

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ABORTION: The House passed the Protect Life Act (HR 358), sponsored by Rep. Joseph Pitts, R-Pa. The bill would bar health insurance plans regulated by the Affordable Care Act from including coverage for abortions if they received ...

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Congressman Sires Votes To Protect Women's Access to Health Care Services

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Today, Congressman Sires voted against, HR 358, the Protect Life Act, to restrict women's access to reproductive health care services. This bill goes beyond federal statute and in effect would restrict, for the first time, what women with private ...

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U.S. Rep. Karen Bass on Protect Life Act (H.R. 358)

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

US Rep. Karen Bass released the following statement on Republican's Protect Life Act which will be voted on by the House of Representatives today: “It's unfortunate that we are spending precious time as our communities are out of work and are lo

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It's (Not) the Economy, Stupid

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

And that protection is part of what HR 358 takes away from millions of American women. Today, the majority of health plans include coverage of abortion. If enacted, HR 358 would change that. It revives the Stupak abortion ban that was rejected as ...

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Rep. Louie Gohmert Supports The Protect Life Act (H.R. 358)

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement expressing his support for The Protect Life Act (HR 358): “Life is precious – that includes the life of the unborn. One of the principle tasks of the government is to protect the lives of those wh

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Rep. Gary Peters Denounces H.R. 358

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Gary Peters denounced the House Republicans after they passed HR 358. In this debate, Republicans argued that their bill will prevent taxpayer dollars from being used for abortions once the health care law fully takes effect in 2014, however the Hyde ...

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Colorado Rep calls out GOP on abortion strategy

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Speaking Thursday on the floor of the House during the debate over HR 358, the Protect Life Act (pdf), Colorado US Rep Diana DeGette, head of the pro-choice caucus, ...

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House Passes HR 358, the “Let Women Die” Act of 2011

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Written by Editor-in-Chief Jodi Jacobson for RH Reality Check. This diary is cross-posted; commenters wishing to engage directly with the author should do so at the original post. Today the GOP-led House of Representatives, with the blessings and ...

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DeGette calls out GOP on abortion strategy

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Speaking Thursday on the floor of the House during the debate over HR 358, the Protect Life Act (pdf), Colorado US Rep Diana DeGette, head of the pro-choice caucus, characterized the discussion as an absurd extension of one that has ...

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Rep. Lois Capps: House Republicans Attack Women's Health Again

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Today, the Republican leaders of the House of Representatives brought to the floor HR 358, a bill to restrict women's ability to get insurance coverage for abortion coverage. That shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. But what might surprise even the

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Rep. Wasserman Schultz Statement on the Protect Life Act

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Planned Parenthood Condemns House Passage of HR 358

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Oct. 13, 2011 - Planned Parenthood Federation of American (PPFA) strongly criticized the House of Representatives for passing HR 358, a dangerous bill that undermines women's access to care, including eliminating protections for women seeking care in

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The GOP-Controlled House Ensures Job Creation by Killing Women

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

In these times of economic turmoil, with thousands upon thousands of Americans setting up tent cities in our parks and marching on our streets to demand economic justice, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives has passed a law, HR 358, ...

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House Passes 'Let Women Die' Bill After Extremely Depressing Debate

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

As predicted, the US House of Representatives has passed HR 358, otherwise known as the "Protect Life Act," otherwise known as the bill that would allow hospitals to let women to die rather than perform a life-saving abortion. ...

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House Republicans Push Dangerous Social Agenda

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

People For the American Way criticized the House for passing HR 358 yesterday, which seriously endangers women's health. This bill would take away abortion coverage for those who already have it, prevent others from obtaining coverage even through ...

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Pelosi: Every Woman in America Should Be Concerned About GOP Assault on ...

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today against HR 358, which is a radical assault on women's health. Below are the Leader's remarks. "Thank you, Madam Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding and for giving me this o

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Nunnelee speaks on the Protect Life Act

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Alan Nunnelee (R-Miss) made the following statement on the House floor in support of HR 358, the Protect Life Act, which would prohibit federal funding of abortions and abortion coverage under the recently enacted .

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Women's Right To Choose Questioned By GOP, Defended By Democrats

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

The battle over a woman's right to choose was front and center on Wednesday as the US House of Representatives took up HR 358, the Protect Life Act, to amend rules established under the Patient Protection and ...

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Hastings Blasts GOP's Continued Attack on Women's Rights

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

(23rd CD), issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D- Miramar ) blasted the passage of HR 358, the Protect Life Act, which prohibits federal funds from being used to pay for abortion services or any health plan that ...

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Hensarling Statement in Support of the Protect Life Act

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

House Republican Conference Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R- Texas ) issued the following statement today in support of HR 358, the Protect Life Act, to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPFCA) to incorporate permanent, ...

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Nadler Denounces GOP Bill to Restrict Access to Reproductive Rights

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) voiced his vehement opposition to Restricting Women's Access to Reproductive Health Care Services, HR 358, the so-called "Protect Life Act." This extremely regressive and misleading bill would restric

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Griffin: Taxpayer Dollars Shouldn't Be Used to Pay for Abortions

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

HR 358 amends the President's 2010 health care law to prohibit the use of federal funds to purchase insurance plans that cover abortion services. It also places additional requirements on health benefits offered through insurance exchanges and protect

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Black: 'The Protect Life Act' Rights Terrible Wrong

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Today, US Representative Diane Black (R-TN), a cosponsor of HR 358, "The Protect Life Act," celebrated its passage in the House by a vote of 251-172. "As a nurse for over 40 years, I took an oath to protect life," said Black. ...

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Congressman Austria Votes to Prohibit Federally-Funded Abortions

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

Today US Congressman Steve Austria (R - Beavercreek ), a member of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus , voted in support of the Protect Life Act (HR 358) to prohibit federally funded abortions. Specifically, this bill ensures that the longstanding Hyde ...

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Congressman Gingrey Supports The Protect Life Act

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

By Rome Newswire Staff Reports on Oct 13, 2011 with Comments 0 Congressman Phil Gingrey today issued the following statement following the passage of HR 358, the Protect Life Act. “As a pro-life OB/GYN for nearly thirty years, ensuring the safety of ...

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Congressman Towns Opposes HR 358

2011-10-14T01:00:00Z

HR 358 would effectively prevent women from obtaining private insurance coverage for abortion services. By banning coverage of abortion in health exchanges, the bill will ensure that no one will be able to purchase abortion coverage--including women ...

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Obama Threatens to Veto Bill For No Abortion $ in Obamacare

2011-10-13T14:07:41Z

H.R. 358, Protect Life Act, makes it clear that no funds authorized or appropriated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), including tax credits and cost-sharing reductions, may be used to pay for abortion or abortion coverage.

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Recapping yesterday's action:

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

The House kicks things off today with the job-creating "Protect Life, Unless it's a Woman's Act"—HR 358, that is. Then it's a quick break to high five the President of South Korea in a joint session, and later a return to regular s

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Congressman Alexander Backs Right to Life Act

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

(5th CD), issued the following news release: US Rep Rodney Alexander , R- Quitman , released the following remarks in support of HR 358, the Protect Life Act, which the House is expected to vote on this afternoon. A bipartisan bill introduced by Reps. ...

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Pelosi: 'Women can die on the floor' if Protect Life Act passes

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

The Protect Life Act, or HR 358, is being debated in the House today and is expected to pass that chamber. The bill would amend the federal health care reform legislation to prevent the use of taxpayer money to fund abortion or abortion-covering ...

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Dem says abortion bill kills promise to let people keep current coverage

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

The House is expected to approve HR 358 today, which would prevent any program under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) from being used to provide abortion services or fund any health insurance that provides for abortion. ...

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House engaged in heated debate over Protect Life anti-abortion bill

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

[HR 358, the Protect Life Act,] would amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) so that federal funds would be prohibited from being used to cover any part of the costs of any health [insurance] plan that includes coverage for ...

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Congress Contemplates Brutal Anti-Abortion Law

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

In what would be a major and potentially deadly change in American healthcare policy, The House of Representatives will take up HR 358 —The Protect Life Act—this week. The bill would permit federally funded hospitals to refuse abortion services even .

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Congressman Alexander pledges support for Protect Life Act

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

US Rep Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, has issued a statement showing his support of HR. 358, the Protect Life Act, which the House is expected to vote on today, Oct. 13. A bipartisan bill introduced by Reps. Joseph Pitts and Dan Lipinski, ...

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National Right to Life Applauds US House Approval of Protect Life Act,

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

WASHINGTON – By a bipartisan vote of 251-172, the US House of Representatives today approved the Protect Life Act (HR 358), a bill to nullify the multiple abortion-expanding provisions of the 2010 federal health care law (“ObamaCare”). ...

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Nancy Pelosi: Protect Life Act Would Let Pregnant Women 'Die On The Floor' (VIDEO)

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

If passed, HR 358 would free anti-abortion hospitals from the legal responsibility of providing a life-saving abortion procedure to a pregnant woman who is dying. "When the Republicans vote for this bill today, they will be voting to say that women c

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U.S. House passes latest controversial anti-abortion-rights measure

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

...advocacy group NARAL Pro-Choice America has dubbed the Protect Life Act the “Let Women Die” bill. H.R.358 is part of Speaker Boehner’s ongoing agenda to attack women’s privacy and take away the right to choose. This is the House’s seventh

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House Passes 'Protect Life Act,' Controversial Anti-Abortion Funding Bill

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

"The Administration strongly opposes HR 358 because ... the legislation intrudes on women's reproductive freedom and access to health care and unnecessarily restricts the private insurance choices that women and their families have today," t

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Legislation Watch: House Takes Up Protect Life Act Today

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

...to do something about job creation, the House of Representatives will take up the ridiculously named “Protect Life Act” or H.R. 358 today. The bill was introduced by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Penn.) who claims the legislation’s intent is to prevent feder

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Congresswoman Edwards Opposes Republicans' Latest Attempt to Restrict Women's ...

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (D-MD) voted today against HR 358, the Protect Life Act, the Republicans' latest attempt to restrict women's access to reproductive health care services. The bill passed the House 251-172. Despite claims from support

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House Passes Let Women Die Act

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

HR 358 would ban abortion coverage for millions of women across the country and allow health care providers, including hospitals, to refuse a woman emergency abortion services, even if she would die without it. The “Protect Life Act” bans insurance ..

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Abortion foes use live ultrasounds to highlight anti-abortion-rights legislation

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

HR 358 is scheduled for a vote in the House as soon as Thursday evening. O'Connor laid on a wooden table in the Congressional Auditorium of the Capitol Visitor's Center, while Dana Miller, a registered nurse from Fredericksburg, Va., administered

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House votes to advance Protect Life Act - final vote expected later today

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

The rule for the Protect Life Act, HR 358, passed 248-173 Thursday afternoon nearly along party lines, reports the Hill. The rule is closed, meaning that attempts to alter the bill through additional amendments are not allowed. ...

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House Approves Bill to Stop Abortion Funding in Obamacare

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

HR 358, Protect Life Act, makes it clear that no funds authorized or appropriated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), including tax credits and cost-sharing reductions, may be used to pay for abortion or abortion coverage. ...

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GOP abortion bill passes House

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

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Planned Parenthood Condemns House Passage of HR 358

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

Planned Parenthood Federation of American (PPFA) strongly criticized the House of Representatives for passing HR 358, a dangerous bill that undermines women's access to care, including eliminating protections for women seeking care in emergency ...

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PELOSI -- Every Woman in America Should Be Concerned About GOP Assault on ...

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

Washington, DC - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today against HR 358, which is a radical assault on women's health. Below are the Leader's remarks. "Thank you, Madam Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding and for

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US: House Bill Would Permit Hospitals to Let Women in Need of Care, Die

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

The Protect Life Act, HR 358, would amend the healthcare reform law to grant hospitals far-reaching powers to deny patients abortion care, without any exception for emergency situations. US law currently requires hospitals receiving federal funds to ...

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Abortion foes use live ultrasounds to highlight anti-abortion-rights legislation

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

Leader Pelosi on Bill Restricting Women's Access to Reproductive Health Care ...

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

Today, the House will consider HR 358, Restricting Women's Access to Reproductive Health Care Services (the so-called "Protect Life Act.") Supporters of this bill claim it is amending the Affordable Care Act to ensure US taxpayer dollars are

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Congressman Alexander pledges support for Protect Life Act

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

8:02 am US Rep Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, has issued a statement showing his support of HR. 358, the Protect Life Act, which the House is expected to vote on today, Oct. 13. A bipartisan bill introduced by Reps. Joseph Pitts and Dan Lipinski, ...

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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Congress Passed Three So-Called Free Trade ...

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

HR 358 will severely restrict women's access to abortion and also allow health care providers to refuse to administer abortions if it goes against their consciences – no matter how medically necessary the procedure may be. As in – if a woman's

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The Huddle: Crossroads GPS

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

Last votes are expected between 6 pm and 7 pm There's still some work let to be done on an EPA regulation limitation bill, but the main event today is debate on HR 358 -- the "Protect Life Act." -- The Senate, after a flurry of activity yest

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Anti-abortion group releases undercover recordings before House vote

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

The Administration strongly opposes HR 358 because … the legislation intrudes on women's reproductive freedom and access to health care and unnecessarily restricts the private insurance choices that women and their families have today. ...

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Barack Obama: Fund-raising Juggernaut, An Abortion Rights Fight and More in ...

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH BATTLE CONTINUES: On Wednesday, President Barack Obama threatened to veto HR 358, a bill sponsored by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Pa.) called the Protect Life Act. Pitt's legislation, which is expected to come for a vote in the House as soon

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House Republicans won't vote on jobs, but will vote to punish women

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

As the House prepares to take up the job-creating "Protect Life (Unless it's a Woman's) Act"—HR 358, aka the "Let Women Die" bill—POLITICO notes that they're treading where the GOP's presidential candidates refuse t

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Thursday: Abortion bill next in the House

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

The House on Thursday takes up HR 358, the Protect Life Act, which would amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to ensure that new programs under the law are not used to fund abortion or ...

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US House to Vote on Protect Life Act Today

2011-10-13T01:00:00Z

Continuing its preoccupation with voting to restrict family planning and abortion rights, the US House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on HR 358, the "Protect Life Act," sponsored by Representative Joe Pitts (R-PA), today. ...

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House GOP Proposes So-Called 'Let Women Die' Bill That Lets Hospitals Deny ...

2011-10-12T01:00:00Z

In their latest assault on women's health, this week House Republicans will take up HR 358, the ironically titled “Protect Life Act.” Opponents have rechristened the measure the “Let Women Die” bill because ...

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Abortion: Obama will veto HR 358 - 'Let Women Die' Act

2011-10-12T01:00:00Z

Wednesday, the White House released a statement saying that if passed, President Barack Obama would veto that bill, HR 358. Critics refer to the bill, HR 358, as the “Let Women Die” Act, while House Republicans call the bill “The Protet Life Act.”

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Obama Administration Says House Abortion Bill is Redundant, Goes Too Far

2011-10-12T01:00:00Z

"HR 358 goes well beyond the safeguards found in current law and reinforced in the President's Executive Order by restricting women's private insurance choices." The OMB statement criticizes HR 358, also called the Protect Life Act, sayi

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Congress Contemplates Brutal Anti-Abortion Law

2011-10-12T01:00:00Z

Women urge others to go public about their abortions

2011-10-12T01:00:00Z

Another key House vote is scheduled Thursday on a controversial measure, HR 358, authored by Rep. Joseph Pitts, R-Pa., which aims to restrict abortion funding and availability, NARAL Pro-Choice America president Nancy Keenan said the nation has ...

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House GOP to Pregnant Women: Drop Dead

2011-10-12T01:00:00Z

If HR 358 is successful, getting insurance that includes coverage for abortion will be nearly impossible – putting abortion out of reach of even more women. Place a gag order on insurers, preventing them from even giving women information about how to .

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Obama Says He'd Veto 'Let Women Die' Bill

2011-10-12T01:00:00Z

The Administration strongly opposes HR 358 because, as previously stated in the Statement of Administration Policy on HR 3, the legislation intrudes on women's reproductive freedom and access to health care and unnecessarily restricts the private ...

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Left to Die: A woman's life becomes inconsequential

2011-10-12T01:00:00Z

But under the dangerous and cynical bill, HR 358. a hospital can refuse a woman treatment if an abortion is necessary to save the life of the mother. The bill under consideration (the so-called “Protect Life Act” (HR 358), legislation introduced by Re

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Taking Abortion out of ObamaCare

2011-10-11T01:00:00Z

This week, the House will vote on HR 358, the Protect Life Act, which is sponsored by Congressman Joe Pitts (R-PA) and Congressman Dan Lipinski (D-IL). HR 358 would thoroughly prevent any funding of abortion through ObamaCare, including both subsidies ...

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10/11 Morning Buzz

2011-10-11T01:00:00Z

Pitts Moves Abortion Bill: On Friday, the House will consider HR 358, the “Protect Life Act.” The measure, introduced by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Chester), would prohibit federal funds from going toward any health care plan that covers abortion services; ...

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Congress to address anti-abortion-rights legislation, fetal heartbeats this week

2011-10-11T01:00:00Z

HR 358, introduced by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Pa.) in January, would amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to prohibit federal funds from going toward any health care plan that covers abortion services, in addition to blocking funding ...

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Hoyer: 'I hope' Obama's jobs package gets 51 votes in Senate

2011-10-11T01:00:00Z

Hoyer criticized House Republican leaders for bringing to the floor this week HR 358, a measure that would prohibit federal funds from going toward any health care plan that covers abortion services and also would block funding from being withheld from ..

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Protect Life Act: New Bill Would Allow Hospitals To Refuse To Perform Abortions

2011-10-11T01:00:00Z

Under HR 358, dubbed the "Protect Life Act" and sponsored by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Pa.), hospitals that don't want to provide abortions could refuse to do so, even for a pregnant woman with a life-threatening complication that requires a doctor

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2011-10-11T01:00:00Z

HR 358, or the "Protect Life Act," was introduced into the House earlier this year, but Congress, what with all their Constitution reading and NPR funding stripping, didn't get around to debating the measure until just now. The bill has been

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Abortion-funding battle to heat up again this week

2011-10-10T01:00:00Z

On Friday, the House will consider HR 358, the “Protect Life Act.” The measure, introduced by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Pa.), would prohibit federal funds from going toward any health care plan that covers abortion services; it also would block funding from .

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The week ahead on the Hill: Trade, jobs and China currency

2011-10-10T01:00:00Z

The House is in at 10 am, with a vote expected on HR 358, the Protect Life Act. The Senate is also in session. At 4 pm, both chambers will hold a joint meeting for an address by South Korean President Lee Myung-bak. 9:30 am: A House Energy and Commerce ..

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Recapping Last Week in Congress

2011-10-10T01:00:00Z

Camp - Ways and Means) (Subject to a Rule) HR 358 - Protect Life Act (Rep. Pitts – Energy and Commerce/Ways and Means) (Subject to a Rule) HR 2273 - Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act (Rep. McKinley - Energy and Commerce)(Subject to a Rule)

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House Pledges to Put Attacking Choice Ahead of Creating Jobs Yet Again

2011-10-09T01:00:00Z

Nancy Keenan , president of NARAL Pro-Choice America , called the anti-choice House leadership's announcement that they expect to hold a vote next week on HR 358 yet another sign of how anti-choice politicians in Congress are misguided and wildly out

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NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE URGES US HOUSE TO PASS THE “PROTECT LIFE ACT”

2011-10-07T01:00:00Z

WASHINGTON – The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of right-to-life groups across the country, sent a letter to members of the US House of Representatives Thursday, urging them to vote for the Protect Life Act (HR 358), ...

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National Right to Life urges US House to pass the "Protect Life Act"

2011-10-07T01:00:00Z

... AM The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of right-to-life groups across the country, today sent a letter to members of the US House of Representatives urging them to vote for the Protect Life Act (HR 358), sponsored by Rep. ...

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House GOP to attack abortion funding

2011-10-07T01:00:00Z

said the House would consider on Thursday HR 358, the Protect Life Act. The bill, offered by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Pa.), amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) so that federal funds would be prohibited from being used to cover any ...

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OVERNIGHT HEALTH: IOM recommends pegging health law benefits to small business ...

2011-10-06T01:00:00Z

The Protect Life Act (HR 358) is sponsored by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Pa.). Rep. Sam Johnson (R-Texas) wants to freeze implementation of the healthcare reform law and establish a commission to evaluate its impact on "the delivery of health care to current

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[US House and Senate] Help Protect Medical Civil Liberties

2011-04-22T20:00:00Z

HR 358, The Protect Life Act, is already out of committee and ready to be scheduled for a floor vote in the House of Representatives. In 1986 the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act was passed that secured emergency care for all comers, ...

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Weekly Pulse: The Republicans' War on Women

2011-04-12T20:00:00Z

HR 358 would give hospitals a loophole to not refer women for abortion, even if their lives are in danger. Georgia state Rep. Bobbie Franklin (R) has introduced a bill that would investigate unsupervised miscarriages as potential murders, ...

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My Catholic Conscience: Doing the Right Thing for Women

2011-04-07T20:00:00Z

There are currently three bills that would do just that: the "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act" (HR 3), the "Protect Life Act" (HR 358) and the "Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act" (HR 217). They, along with the bu

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Help Stop the War on Women

2011-04-06T20:00:00Z

...health programs like Medicaid. Then will likely come the votes on at least one of two other extreme bills (H.R.3 and H.R.358) that: • Increase taxes on small businesses and many individuals in an attempt to end private-insurance coverage of abortion c

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Buses Take Locals to Washington Rally for Women's Health

2011-04-05T20:00:00Z

Another bill, HR 358, includes restrictions on private insurance coverage of abortion and a provision that allows hospitals to refuse to provide abortion care to women who will die without it.Simply put, the new House majority is launching an all-out ...

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2011-03-30T20:00:00Z

In addition, anti-choice Republicans have passed two bills to restrict coverage -- HR 3 (the "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act") and HR 358 (the "Protect Life Act"). While these may not make it out of the Senate, they pose another

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Insurance Coverage for Abortion in Health Care Reform Threatened

2011-03-26T20:00:00Z

House Republicans passed two bills to restrict coverage—HR 3 (the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act”) and HR 358 (the “Protect Life Act”)—as soon as Congress convened in January. An estimated 14.5 million women who are insured by their mid

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2011-03-22T20:00:00Z

Although the Hyde Amendment, which barred the use of any federal funds for abortion, was passed in 1976, the GOP has written The“Protect Life Act” (HR 358) which would basically seek to doubly, triply, quadruply reaffirm the Hyde Amendment. ...

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Insurance Bans on Abortion Go for the Jugular

2011-03-21T20:00:00Z

In addition, anti-choice Republicans introduced two bills to restrict coverage -- HR 3 (the "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act") and HR 358 (the "Protect Life Act") -- as soon as Congress convened in January and, with their House ma

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Checking on the GOP's constitutional promise

2011-03-17T20:00:00Z

Joseph Pitts, R-Pa., declined to cite specific constitutional sections on behalf of HR 358, the Protect Life Act. Instead he justified his act -- which would amend the health care law to prevent federal payment to health plans that include abortion ...

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The HR3 Ten: Jerry Costello Loves Fetuses, Hates Women

2011-03-16T20:00:00Z

More than women, apparently, since he's a cosponsor not only of the formerly-rape-redefining HR 3 but also the currently letting-women-die HR 358. Costello, like our friend Daniel Lipinski, is from Illinois, but from the other end of the state--he ...

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2011-03-15T20:00:00Z

HR 358 would allow medical providers to decline to perform a life-saving abortion or to transfer the woman to another facility that will. Some critics are understandably calling this bill the "Let Women Die Act." And the Pence Amendment would st

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A Forced March for American Women: Back to the 19th Century

2011-03-15T20:00:00Z

Undercover at the Feminist's Majority Foundation conference part 1: 'It's Not ...

2011-03-15T20:00:00Z

The general session I attended talked about the about the current “war on women” and the “dangerous” bills that are in Congress like HR-3, the No Taxpayer Funding of Abortion Act, or as they call it, “Stupak on Steroids,” and HR-358, Congressm

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2011-03-15T20:00:00Z

Women Declare “My Health Matters”

2011-03-14T20:00:00Z

Other bills like HR 3 and HR 358 aim to choke off insurance coverage for abortion, even when that insurance is paid for with one's own money. As it currently stands under the Affordable Care Act, most people will be required by law to purchase health

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Meet the HR3 Ten: Daniel Lipinski, Daddy's Boy

2011-03-13T20:00:00Z

Lipinski is such a gem that he not only cosponsors HR 3 but also HR 358, the "Let Women Die If Saving Them Might Harm a Theoretical Hair on a Fetus's Underdeveloped Head" act, and of course HR 217, the Pence "Defund Healthcare Providers

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Fight the legislative 'war on women'

2011-03-13T20:00:00Z

introduced a bill (HR 358) that would allow hospitals the right to refuse to provide emergency abortions, even when necessary to save a woman's life. Another bill (HR 3), introduced by Representative Chris Smith (R−NJ), would make obtaining health .

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First of Major Pro-Life Bills Moves Ahead in House

2011-03-13T20:00:00Z

But under HR 358, she claimed, “hospitals would be allowed to let a pregnant woman die rather than perform the abortion that would save her life, or refuse to stabilize her and send her to a hospital that will perform abortion. ...

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2011-03-08T19:00:00Z

The latest attempt was the organization's recent opposition to the Protect Life Act, HR 358, which protects conscience rights of pro-life health care providers. The ACLU claims that protecting conscience rights violates federal law, but people familia

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Bias against women continues to exist

2011-03-06T19:00:00Z

HR 358, ostensibly named the "Protect Life Act," allows medical professionals to "protect conscience rights" and refuse to perform an abortion. If a pregnancy were killing a woman, it would be within the rights of the hospital staff to

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Editorial Advisory Board: Ain't I a taxpayer, too?

2011-03-05T19:00:00Z

The Protect Life Act (HR 358) would amend the Health Care Reform Act to make insurance plans offered on the insurance exchange ineligible for favorable tax treatment if they include abortion coverage. A third bill, the Title X Abortion Provider Act (HR ..

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ACLU presents upside-down understanding of federal conscience law

2011-03-05T19:00:00Z

2011-03-03T19:00:00Z

The Protect Life Act, HR 358, which would amend last year's health-care law to bar federal money from paying for abortion or abortion coverage. -- A continuing budget resolution that includes several abortion-funding bans, in particular a prohibition

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USCCB official: Mixed reaction to HHS conscience rule revision

2011-03-03T19:00:00Z

McQuade said she hoped the administration would now "place its full support behind efforts in Congress to clarify conscience protections and make them more secure by endorsing such initiatives as the Protect Life Act (HR 358), the No Taxpayer Funding

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House panel OKs ban on funding abortion

2011-03-03T19:00:00Z

Debate heats up between Sen. Barbara Boxer and Rep. Mary Bono Mack

2011-03-03T19:00:00Z

HR 358, sponsored by Rep. Joe Pitts, R-Pa., also permits doctors at hospitals receiving federal funds to refuse to perform abortions even if a pregnancy threatens the life of the mother. “The Congresswoman's record on this issue is clear and the ...

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Boxer, Bono Mack: So near, yet so far

2011-03-02T19:00:00Z

Much more than a war on women

2011-03-02T19:00:00Z

Two bills, HR 3 and HR 358, reduce or eliminate access to abortion for unplanned pregnancies for middle class, poor, disabled and minority women. They are thinly veiled efforts to whittle away Roe vs. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision that ...

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2011-02-28T19:00:00Z

Targeted are three bills, HR 3, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act; HR 217, Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act; and HR 358, the Protect Life Act. These proposed bills would make a significant dent in the pro-abortion camp's profitability ...

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2011-02-28T19:00:00Z

Time to codify the Hyde amendment principles

2011-02-28T19:00:00Z

These abortion-expansive provisions would be corrected by enactment of the Protect Life Act (HR 358), sponsored by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Pa.). The bill is closely patterned on the Stupak-Pitts Amendment -- indeed, Prof. Sara Rosenbaum of the George ...

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2011-02-28T19:00:00Z

“Protect Life Act” (HR 358) and Dr. John Fleming's (R-La.) “Abortion Non-Discrimination Act” (HR 361), these bills would stop a pro-abortion President like Obama from reaching into the medical community and using people's moral convictions

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Support Ending Taxpayer Funding for Abortion

2011-02-28T19:00:00Z

Students March for Abortion Rights

2011-02-28T19:00:00Z

...of federal funding to “any foreign nongovernmental organization that promotes or performs abortion.” H.R.3, H.R.217, and H.R.358, which have not yet been passed, place further restrictions on public funding of abortions, permanently limiting place f

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Health care

2011-02-27T19:00:00Z

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce also approved HR 358 that would close potential loopholes presented by the Affordable Care Act in using federal funds for abortion coverage. The House Judiciary Committee also approved medical malpractice ...

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Friday Open Thread

2011-02-24T19:00:00Z

I said a few days ago that I didn’t think this drama was wearing well for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R). And subsequent events have really confirmed me in that opinion. Any victory at this point would, I think, be pyrrhic. But here’s the thing. It’

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2011-02-23T19:00:00Z

Then there's the HR 358 or the Protect Life Act. Women rights groups say that this bill will do the opposite. Instead of protecting life, it will endanger the lives of women. The bill states that hospitals can refuse to perform emergency abortions eve

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2011-02-23T19:00:00Z

HR 358, the Protect Life Act, amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act (PPACA) to exclude federal funds from being used to cover abortions. It furthermore prohibits any federal agency or program and any state or local government ...

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Insidious deaths of unborn innocents

2011-02-23T19:00:00Z

The editorial stated HR-358 would allow hospitals to refuse to do abortions. HR3 would prohibit taxpayer funding of abortion. You stated both of these bills, if slightly less outrageous, are no less insidious. It also started it is alarming to see just ..

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2011-02-23T19:00:00Z

Weekly Pulse: The Republicans' War On Women

2011-02-22T19:00:00Z

Meet the HR3 Ten: Mike Ross, Same as the Last One

2011-02-22T19:00:00Z

He's also a cosponsor of HR 3, HR 358, and of a bill to reaffirm "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States. Ross voted against healthcare reform, voted to repeal healthcare reform, and with his vote to defund Planned Paren

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2011-02-22T19:00:00Z

20, Republicans offered the Protect Life Act and the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act. The Protect Life Act, HR 358, sponsored by Rep. Joseph Pitts, R-Pa., would prohibit federal money from being used to pay any part of the costs of health plans ...

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Weekly Pulse: The Republicans' War On Women

2011-02-22T19:00:00Z

US Catholic Bishops Major Force Behind War on Women

2011-02-22T19:00:00Z

HR 358, which many are calling the 'Let the Women Die Act' not only brings back Rep. Joe Pitts' (R-Pa.) rejected Stupak-Pitts proposition from health care reform, but also encourages providers to refuse training, performance and even referral

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2011-02-22T19:00:00Z

In a House Health Subcommittee mark-up, Baldwin offered an amendment to the Republican-sponsored HR 358, the "Protect Life Act," so that the bill could not take effect if it increased taxes on individuals or small businesses. ...

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2011-02-22T19:00:00Z

2011-02-21T19:00:00Z

Next in line is HR 358, the "Protect Life Act". That's in quotes the same way one would use quotes to talk about Glenn Beck's "intelligence," because the only thing this bill would do is endanger real lives of real women. It wo

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2011-02-21T19:00:00Z

McQuade said she hoped the administration would now “place its full support behind efforts in Congress to clarify conscience protections and make them more secure by endorsing such initiatives as the Protect Life Act (HR 358), the No Taxpayer Funding ..

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2011-02-21T19:00:00Z

Legislating Abortion Stigma

2011-02-21T19:00:00Z

Last week, the US House Committee on Energy and Commerce heard three "experts" on abortion policy testify on HR 358, the "Protect Life Act," one of several bills before Congress right now aimed at reducing access to legal ...

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2011-02-20T19:00:00Z

They include HR 3, the "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act," which gained notoriety for its attempts to redefine rape; HR 358, the "Protect Life Act," which protects doctors and health care providers that refuse to perform abortions,

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Pro-life groups, bishops blast 'outrageous' Obama admin move to axe conscience ...

2011-02-20T19:00:00Z

She also urged the administration to throw its weight behind the same three pieces of pro-life legislation mentioned in Perkins' statement - the Protect Life Act (HR 358), the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (HR 3), and the Abortion ...

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2011-02-20T19:00:00Z

Anti-woman legislation a dangerous trend

2011-02-20T19:00:00Z

I've already written about HR 3, which seeks to redefine rape, HR 358, which would allow ER doctors to refuse treatment for women needing emergency abortions – essentially letting them die – and the Pence Bill, also known as the Title X Abortion .

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USCCB Finds Weakening of Health Care Conscience Rule a 'Disappointment ...

2011-02-19T19:00:00Z

"We also hope that the Administration will place its full support behind efforts in Congress to clarify conscience protections and make them more secure, by endorsing such initiatives as the Protect Life Act (HR 358), the No Taxpayer Funding for ...

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Legislating Abortion Stigma

2011-02-18T19:00:00Z

Title X Disguised as the Abortion Debate

2011-02-18T19:00:00Z

These bills are HR 3, HR 217 and HR 358. All three address the same issue. The following is an example of HR 3. "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act." Christopher Smith a New Jersey Representative sponsors this act. "It would deny tax cred

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FRC Condemns Obama Administration's Weakening of Conscience Protections for ...

2011-02-17T19:00:00Z

Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Dan Lipinski's (D-IL) 'No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act' (HR 3) and Rep. Joe Pitt's (R-PN) 'Protect Life Act' (HR 358). Americans overwhelmingly believe that conscience rights are legitimate and must be p

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2011-02-17T19:00:00Z

Two bills currently under consideration in Congress address the issue of federal funding of abortion: the Protect Life Act (HR 358) and the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (HR 1). The Protect Life Act would repeal and repair the abortion-expanding ..

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2011-02-17T19:00:00Z

Conscience clauses abound. There is no need for even more legislation to further restrict a women's access to safe, affordable reproductive care. Tell Congress to say No on HR 358 by signing this petition from NARAL Pro-Choice America. ...

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USCCB Finds Weakening of Health Care Conscience Rule a 'Disappointment ...

2011-02-17T19:00:00Z

On February 15, the full House Energy and Commerce Committee approved HR 358 in a bi-partisan vote (33 to 19), and rejected three amendments that would have weakened the bill. “The committee's action is an important step toward authentic health care

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2011-02-16T19:00:00Z

Another bill, HR 358, stipulates that emergency room and other hospital and health personnel may refuse emergency care if they disagree with what is needed to be done, even if the woman will die as a result. What's insidiously clever about these bills

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Democracy Now!: "A War on Women": Planned Parenthood Responds to House ...

2011-02-16T19:00:00Z

-"Protect Life Act" (HR 358) would prohibit federal funds from being used to cover any part of the costs of any health plan that includes coverage of abortion services under the Affordable Care Act. -"Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition A

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Democrats Pushing Culture War Legislation With A Vengeance, Against GOP's ...

2011-02-16T19:00:00Z

HR 358, Joseph Pitts, [R-PA], Special Considerations for Abortion in Heath Care Act. 2. A majority of House Republicans have co-signed this bill. 3. Modifies the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act relating to abortion coverage services. 4. ...

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2011-02-16T19:00:00Z

No Laughing Matter: Youth and "Stupak on Steroids"

2011-02-16T19:00:00Z

Make no mistake: together with communities of color and low-income communities, young people have the most to lose if the heinous No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (HR 3) and Protect Life Act (HR 358) -- popularly known as the "Stupak on Steroids&

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Side-By-Side Looks at Legislation on Federal Financing of Abortion and ...

2011-02-16T19:00:00Z

The document compares the major features of the new bills to current law and the provisions for 2014 in the new health reform law. The three bills are HR 3, sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ); HR 217, sponsored by Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.); and HR 358 ..

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2011-02-16T19:00:00Z

Get New York Alerts

2011-02-16T19:00:00Z

The Republican Party would like you to think that the debate over their proposed anti-choice legislation (HR 3 and HR 358) is a debate about whether or not we should value life. Rest assured it is not; we all value life. The debate is about a bedrock ...

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Rep. David McKinley cosponsors bill to protect life

2011-02-16T19:00:00Z

HR 358, the Protect Life Act, was passed by the Energy and Commerce Committee Tuesday and it removes any and all abortion funding from President Obama's healthcare reform law. This legislation explicitly “prohibit[s] federal funds from being used to

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Protect Life Act impedes women's health

2011-02-15T19:00:00Z

Representative Joseph Pitts (R-PA) recently proposed HR 358, also known as the "Protect Life Act." According to The Library of Congress Bill Text, the Protect Life Act will be "modifying special rules relating to coverage of abortion servic

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Weekly Pulse: South Dakota's Legislative Attack on Abortion Providers

2011-02-15T19:00:00Z

Meanwhile, at the federal level, the anti-choice bill HR 358 passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Miriam Perez reports for Feministing. HR 358 is controversial on two fronts. First, it appears to create an opening for hospitals to refuse ...

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NATIONAL ROUNDUP

2011-02-15T19:00:00Z

The Public Eye: Republicans Renew Their War on Women

2011-02-15T19:00:00Z

Recognizing that a strong majority of Americans wants abortion to remain legal and affordable, Republicans have been chipping away at it bit by bit (That's the purpose of the “Smith bill” HR 3 and the “Pitts bill” HR 358.) But there are two eq

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Land urges pro-life protections in budget

2011-02-15T19:00:00Z

15, the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 33-19 for the Protect Life Act, HR 358. Two Democrats -- Reps. Mike Ross of Arkansas and Jim Matheson of Utah -- joined all the GOP members on the panel in support of the bill. ...

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You say you want a revolution Lavender Tube

2011-02-15T19:00:00Z

... seeing here which impacts every woman and girl in America, the Republicans and their conservative Democrat friends are attempting to eviscerate choice via three bills currently in the House which are likely going to pass: HR 3, HR 217 and HR 358. ...

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Republicans declare war on women: So, what else is new?

2011-02-15T19:00:00Z

A second bill, HR 358, called the “Protect Life Act,” would prohibit federal funds from being used to cover any part of the costs of any health plan that includes coverage of abortion services under the Affordable Care Act. A third bill, HR 217, ...

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2011-02-15T19:00:00Z

A second bill, HR 358, called the "Protect Life Act," would prohibit federal funds from being used to cover any part of the costs of any health plan that includes coverage of abortion services under the Affordable Care Act. A third bill, HR 217,

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2011-02-14T19:00:00Z

HR 358, sponsored by the subcommittee's chairman, pro-life Republican Rep. Joe Pitts of Pennsylvania, survived amendments in subcommittee to weaken the measure and it survived attacks from pro-abortion Democrats on the full committee. ...

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2011-02-14T19:00:00Z

One of them, HR 358, would allow hospitals that receive federal money -- essentially all of them -- to refuse to perform an abortion even when a woman's life is in danger. In a change from current law, hospitals could let a woman die rather than ...

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Eliminating Abortion or Women's Reproductive Freedom?

2011-02-14T19:00:00Z

Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI) says HR 358 aims to ensure that private insurance companies and families aren't forced to cover abortion if they don't want to. “Individuals who have strong moral objections are thereby forced to directly finance ab

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2011-02-14T19:00:00Z

Eliminating Abortion or Women's Reproductive Freedom?

2011-02-14T19:00:00Z

Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI) says HR 358 aims to ensure that private insurance companies and families aren't forced to cover abortion if they don't want to ...

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'Protect Life Act' Advances in the House Despite Questions over Terms

2011-02-14T19:00:00Z

On Friday the House of Representatives Health Subcommittee approved the Protect Life Act (HR 358) that would put into law a ban on federal funding of ...

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What Happens to Washington State Women if Title X Falls?

2011-02-13T19:00:00Z

On a conference call with the press, Senate Democrats spoke of these proposed cuts, as well as the legislative attacks in the form of HR 3 and HR 358, ...

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Cantor's policy on women's health shows his speech as empty rhetoric

2011-02-13T19:00:00Z

along with 121 cosponsors including 10 democrats, introduced HR 358, the Protect Life Act. As the law stands today, federal funds cannot be used for ...

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OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Obama sets stage for health budget fight

2011-02-13T19:00:00Z

Abortion vote on tap: The entire House Energy and Commerce Committee will vote on HR 358, a Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Pa.) bill that would ban healthcare reform ...

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2011-02-13T19:00:00Z

... Constitution of the House Judiciary Committee in strong support of HR 3 (the No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion Act) and HR 358 (the Protect Life Act). ...

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2011-02-13T19:00:00Z

Finally, HR 358 would make it legal for all hospitals to deny abortions even if that denial meant a woman will die without one. So much for the "pro-life" ...

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Rep. Anthony Weiner accuses GOP of ignoring their own rules in the House (Video)

2011-02-13T19:00:00Z

The bill in question is HR 358, the “Protect Life Act.” The act is designed to keep any federal funds from being used toward an abortion. ...

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Boots on the Ground: Defending Planned Parenthood

2011-02-13T19:00:00Z

...the mainstream media. It's time to stop give Rose's games of make-believe grown-up attention. To me, the most interesting question posed by the brazen contempt for women contained in H.R.358, is whether the antiabortion movement has finally gone too far

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2011-02-13T19:00:00Z

Finally, HR 358 would make it legal for all hospitals to deny abortions even if that denial meant a woman will die without one. So much for the "pro-life" ...

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2011-02-13T19:00:00Z

... Constitution of the House Judiciary Committee in strong support of HR 3 (the No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion Act) and HR 358 (the Protect Life Act). ...

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Republicans running wild in D.C. - IOKIYAR rules the day

2011-02-12T19:00:00Z

When the Republicans introduced HR 358, one they have named the "Protect Life Act," they were in such a rush to appease a certain segment of their base that ...

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Rep. Tammy Baldwin Calls Out Republicans on Their Hypocrisy

2011-02-12T19:00:00Z

In a House Health Subcommittee mark-up Friday, Baldwin offered an amendment to the Republican-sponsored HR 358, the “Protect Life Act,” so that the bill ...

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The War on Women Continues

2011-02-12T19:00:00Z

... HR 3 (the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act) and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce had its first hearing on HR 358 (the Protect Life Act). ...

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BREAKING: Wisconsin Governor's “Deficit Reduction” Bill Threatens Money-Saving Family Planning Coverage

2011-02-11T19:00:00Z

...games of make-believe grown-up attention. To me, the most interesting question posed by the brazen contempt for women contained in H.R.358, is whether the antiabortion movement has finally gone too far. Black Americans are at the intersection of high ra

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2011-02-11T19:00:00Z

But the attacks on health care continue - including a GOP bill that would allow hospitals to let a pregnant woman die rather than perform a life-saving abortion (HR 358 by Rep. Joe Pitts, R-PA). So, even though the GOP scored a resounding victory in ...

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2011-02-11T19:00:00Z

... care continue - including a GOP bill that would allow hospitals to let a pregnant woman die rather than perform a life-saving abortion (HR 358 by Rep. ...

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2011-02-11T19:00:00Z

... care continue - including a GOP bill that would allow hospitals to let a pregnant woman die rather than perform a life-saving abortion (HR 358 by Rep. ...

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2011-02-11T19:00:00Z

... care continue - including a GOP bill that would allow hospitals to let a pregnant woman die rather than perform a life-saving abortion (HR 358 by Rep. ...

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GOP cuts won't be as easy as thought

2011-02-11T19:00:00Z

... care continue - including a GOP bill that would allow hospitals to let a pregnant woman die rather than perform a life-saving abortion (HR 358 by Rep. ...

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Meet the HR3 Ten, The Anti-Choice, Anti-Woman Democrats. No. 2: Mark Critz

2011-02-10T19:00:00Z

...make-believe grown-up attention. To me, the most interesting question posed by the brazen contempt for women contained in H.R.358, is whether the antiabortion movement has finally gone too far. Black Americans are at the intersection of high rates of HI

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New GOP Hostage: End Family Planning or Shut Down the Government

2011-02-10T19:00:00Z

The bill, HR 358, which is also sponsored by Rep. Dan Lipinski (D–IL), has 118 cosponsors. The reaction of certain Members of Congress to these developments has varied over time. In 2010, during a campaign debate, Senator Barbara Boxer (D–CA) said of

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FRC Praises Health Subcommittee's Approval of the 'Protect Life Act'

2011-02-10T19:00:00Z

11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Family Research Council praised today the US House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee for passing HR 358, the Protect Life Act, sponsored by Congressman Joe Pitts (R-PA). ...

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FRC Praises Health Subcommittee's Approval of the 'Protect Life Act'

2011-02-10T19:00:00Z

... US House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee for passing HR 358, the Protect Life Act, sponsored by Congressman Joe Pitts (R-PA). ...

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2011-02-10T19:00:00Z

HR 358, the Protect Life Act, sponsored by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-PA). Under HR 358, hospitals that receive federal funds but are opposed to abortion can turn ...

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2011-02-10T19:00:00Z

This week, I attended the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing on HR 358, the so-called “Protect ...

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2011-02-10T19:00:00Z

This week, I attended the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing on HR 358, the so-called “Protect ...

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Federal Action Alert – Call and Email This Morning: Support Protect Life Act ...

2011-02-10T19:00:00Z

CPLC and TCC – The Subcommittee on Health of the House Energy and Commerce Committee is scheduled to mark up the Protect Life Act, HR 358 on Friday, ...

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House Republicans introduce draconian anti-abortion legislation

2011-02-10T19:00:00Z

HR 358, poorly titled the "Protect Life Act," introduced by Republican Joseph Pitts of Pennsylvania, has also caused an uproar. Under the "Emergency Medical ...

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Rep. Tammy Baldwin Stands Up to GOP Assault on Women's Health and Rights

2011-02-10T19:00:00Z

Together, HR 3, the so-called “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act,” and HR 358, the “Protect Life Act” would prevent millions of women from using their ...

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DeGette sounds alarm against attempt to strengthen anti-abortion conscience ...

2011-02-10T19:00:00Z

HR 358 “Protect Life Act.” Pitts's bill aims to strengthen medical conscience clauses that allow doctors who oppose abortions to refuse to provide them even ...

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Baldwin calls out Republicans on hypocrisy

2011-02-10T19:00:00Z

In a House Health Subcommittee mark-up Friday, Baldwin offered an amendment to the Republican-sponsored HR 358, the "Protect Life Act," so that the bill ...

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Nancy Pelosi - 'Extreme Legislation' Threatens Women's Health

2011-02-10T19:00:00Z

HR 358, the Protect Life Act, sponsored by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-PA). Under HR 358, hospitals that receive federal funds but are opposed to abortion can turn ...

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2011-02-10T19:00:00Z

... US House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee for passing HR 358, the Protect Life Act, sponsored by Congressman Joe Pitts (R-PA). ...

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Waxman and Pallone Ask "Where's the Constitutional Authority" on HR 358?

2011-02-10T19:00:00Z

Anthony Weiner (D-NY) raised a point of order against consideration of HR 358. Mr. Weiner quoted from House Rule XII, clause 7(c)(1), which provides: “A ...

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Over-the-Counter Emergency Contraception? The FDA Saga Continues

2011-02-09T19:00:00Z

Family Planning Funds Targeted By GOP

2011-02-09T19:00:00Z

The bill (HR 358) by Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Chairman Joe Pitts, R-Pa., would ensure that no federal funds were used to pay for abortions. ...

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Plan B: House GOP leadership now moves to defund health care law

2011-02-09T19:00:00Z

Another pro-life measure under consideration in the House related to PPACA is the Protect Life Act (HR 358), sponsored by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Penn. ...

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OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Berwick touts Medicare Advantage numbers

2011-02-09T19:00:00Z

Abortion markup: The Energy and Commerce health subcommittee will hold a 9 am markup for four healthcare bills, incuding the Protect Life Act (HR 358) that ...

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WOMEN'S RIGHTS UNDER ATTACK

2011-02-09T19:00:00Z

No sooner did that controversy get tamped down than another bill aiming to restrict women's rights surfaced, this one numbered HR 358 and also constructed ...

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IRS Finally Agrees that Breastfeeding Is a Health Issue; Provides Breaks for Breast Pumps

2011-02-09T19:00:00Z

...of make-believe grown-up attention. To me, the most interesting question posed by the brazen contempt for women contained in H.R.358, is whether the antiabortion movement has finally gone too far. Black Americans are at the intersection of high rates of

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Racism is Shameful. Sex Isn't.

2011-02-09T19:00:00Z

As They Seek to Ban Abortion, GOP Also Moves to Eliminate Title X Family Planning Program

2011-02-08T19:00:00Z

Tunisia: A Leader Of Women’s Rights, But No Female Leaders?

2011-02-08T19:00:00Z

Healthcare bills focus on abortion coverage

2011-02-08T19:00:00Z

The bill is working its way through the committee process, as is another piece of legislation—HR 358, the Protect Life Act—which Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Pa.) also introduced last month. Seeking to prevent the use of federal funds for abortion, Smith's b

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2011-02-08T19:00:00Z

We learned last week that the new Congress followed HR 3 with HR 358, the Protect Life Act, which would redefine “conscience” clauses to allow pregnant women to die if saving them would require harming the fetus. And the thing is, the DCCC and other .

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FRC Urges Congress to Move Forward with the 'Protect Life Act,' Remove ...

2011-02-08T19:00:00Z

9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a hearing today on the "Protect Life Act" (HR 358) sponsored by US ...

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FRC Urges Congress to Move Forward with the 'Protect Life Act,' Remove ...

2011-02-08T19:00:00Z

9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a hearing today on the "Protect Life Act" (HR 358) sponsored by US ...

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2011-02-08T19:00:00Z

9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a hearing today on the "Protect Life Act" (HR 358) sponsored by US ...

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Catholic Advocate Voice Launches ProtectLifeAct.Org Petition Site

2011-02-08T19:00:00Z

... Voice today launched ProtectLifeAct.org to give Americans the opportunity to join together to demonstrate their support for HR 358 "The Protect Life ...

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2011-02-08T19:00:00Z

HR 358, the “Protect Life Act.” Both bills, which seek to severely limit or outright cut off federal funding of abortions, are causing a ruckus with some ...

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Democratic Senators Decry Anti-Abortion Bills

2011-02-08T19:00:00Z

Today the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a hearing on the "Protect Life Act" (HR 358), sponsored by Representative Joe Pitts ...

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2011-02-08T19:00:00Z

The House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on health heard testimony on HR 358, the "Protect Life Act," a measure sponsored by the subcommittee's chairman, ...

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Weekly Pulse: New Anti-Choice Bill Suggests More #DearJohn Letters Needed

2011-02-08T19:00:00Z

Health advocate Eesha Pandit and blogger Sady Doyle join GRITtv host Laura Flanders for a discussion of the House GOP's draconian abortion bill, H.R.3. The bill, which Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) has called a top priority, would permanently restrict fede

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Weekly Pulse: New Anti-Choice Bill Suggests More #DearJohn Letters Needed

2011-02-08T19:00:00Z

...3 isn't the only radical anti-choice bill on the GOP's legislative agenda. Carol Joffe reports at RH Reality Check that H.R.358 (the so-called "Protect Life Act") would give hospitals unlimited discretion to turn away women who needed abortions, even to

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The People Behind the "Let Women Die" Act

2011-02-08T19:00:00Z

...refuse to provide abortion care to women who will die without it. Four anti-choice members who signed on to both H.R.3 and H.R.358, both of which tried to invent new standards for rape, were elected in 2010 under the GOP banner of "jobs, jobs, jobs."

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Meet the HR3 Ten: Heath Shuler

2011-02-08T19:00:00Z

We learned last week that the new Congress followed HR 3 with HR 358, the Protect Life Act, which would redefine “conscience” clauses to allow pregnant ...

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Abortion fight flares up

2011-02-08T19:00:00Z

HR 3, the so-called “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act,” and HR 358, the “Protect Life Act,” would cut off most federal funding for abortions and modify ...

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Expert Sports Picks

2011-02-08T19:00:00Z

HR 3, the so-called “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act,” and HR 358, the “Protect Life Act,” would cut off most federal funding for abortions and modify ...

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It's Not About Who Pays; It's About Respect

2011-02-08T19:00:00Z

Sen Gillibrand, Senate Democrats Speak Out Against Republican Efforts to Restrict Women’s Access to Health Care

2011-02-08T19:00:00Z

...health care. (H.R.3) The legislation, as originally proposed, would have redefined rape and incest for purposes of federal funding to take away access to the full range of reproductive health care for some victims of rape and incest. (H.R.3, H.R.358)...

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2011-02-07T19:00:00Z

In a separate bill, HR 358, which some have called the “Let them Die” Act, hospitals would be relieved of the requirement to provide emergency care on pregnant women who need life-saving treatment, overriding the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor

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Meet the HR3 Ten: Number One? Heath Shuler

2011-02-07T19:00:00Z

We learned last week that the new Congress followed HR 3 with HR 358, the Protect Life Act, which would redefine "conscience" clauses to allow pregnant ...

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Democrats Rally for Women's Health, But Last Time They Fell Short

2011-02-07T19:00:00Z

In a separate bill, HR 358, which some have called the “Let them Die” Act, hospitals would be relieved of the requirement to provide emergency care on ...

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2011-02-07T19:00:00Z

Wednesday, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a hearing on HR 358, the "Protect Life Act," sponsored by the subcommittee's ...

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2011-02-07T19:00:00Z

HR 358 “Protect Life Act” would strip federal funding for abortions that was included in last year's national health care reform legislation and it would ...

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The “Protect Life Act:” Will There Be a Price to Be Paid?

2011-02-07T19:00:00Z

Despite HR 358's Orwellian name, this bill quite obviously is not intended to protect the lives of pregnant women. As of February 4, one hundred members of ...

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Meet the HR3 Ten: Heath Shuler

2011-02-07T19:00:00Z

We learned last week that the new Congress followed HR 3 with HR 358, the Protect Life Act, which would redefine “conscience” clauses to allow pregnant ...

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Boxer, Senate Dems blast House GOP on abortion

2011-02-07T19:00:00Z

...Hospitals would no longer have to provide pregnant women who need urgent, emergency care with life-saving procedures. (H.R.358) ● Due to restrictions on the Title X family planning program, millions of women would lose access to mammograms, other canc

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Abortifacients...what 'they' don't want you to know.

2011-02-07T19:00:00Z

Mike Pence Reaaaally Hates Planned Parenthood. And Women In General, Probably.

2011-02-07T19:00:00Z

Why Give Lila Rose's Dishonesty Mainstream Media Attention?

2011-02-07T19:00:00Z

Weekly Pulse: #DearJohn, Does Banning Abortion Trump Job Growth?

2011-02-06T19:00:00Z

Sex Ed-Less Commuting in Canada?

2011-02-06T19:00:00Z

The HIV Epidemic Among Blacks: Social Services Cannot be Cut

2011-02-06T19:00:00Z

legislation, the Protect Life Act, or HR 358. The two bills are similar in substance although the Smith version is more far-reaching. ...

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2011-02-06T19:00:00Z

One of them, HR 358, would allow hospitals that receive federal money -- essentially all of them -- to refuse to perform an abortion even when a woman's ...

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2011-02-06T19:00:00Z

One of them, HR 358, would allow hospitals that receive federal money -- essentially all of them -- to refuse to perform an abortion even when a woman's ...

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The "Protect Life Act:" Will There Be a Price to Be Paid?

2011-02-06T19:00:00Z

Despite HR 358's Orwellian name, this bill quite obviously is not intended to protect the lives of pregnant women. As of February 4, one hundred members of ...

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The “Stupak on Steroids” Agenda Brings Multiple Attacks on Women’s Health

2011-02-06T19:00:00Z

...abortion care gaining momentum in the House. Rep. Joe Pitts of Pennsylvania recently introduced a new version of his bill, H.R.358. It has the same dangerous attack on women’s abortion coverage we’ve seen before, but it would also allow hospitals to

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Proponen recortes de fondos para abortos

2011-02-06T19:00:00Z

Como la propuesta de ley de Smith, la Ley de Protección de la Vida (HR 358), patrocinada por el representante Joe Pitts, restringiría el uso de fondos ...

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The Rapeublican Party

2011-02-06T19:00:00Z

...to let women die. Even as they attempted to modify this rape-related provision found in two pieces of legislation, H.R. 3 and H.R. 358, these lawmakers inserted a new provision on page six of H.R.358, sponsored by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Pa.), that would allo

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GOP-led House is moving to restrict funding of abortions

2011-02-05T19:00:00Z