Hillary Clinton Campaign Blasts GOP Abortion Bill
Source: CNN
Washington (CNN) Hillary Clinton is accusing congressional Republicans of planning to "overrule the Democratic process" in Washington with a Thursday night vote to block a D.C. law banning discrimination by employers against employees who have had abortions.
In a statement provided exclusively to CNN, Clinton campaign communications director Jennifer Palmieri lauded Clinton's record on women's issues, and promised that the former secretary of state would "fight to make it easier ... for women and families to get ahead."
"Hillary Clinton has fought for women and families and their right to access the full range of reproductive health care without interference from politicians or employers," Palmieri said. "Hillary will fight to make it easier, not more difficult, for women and families to get ahead and ensure that women are not discriminated against for personal medical decisions."
The bill in question would roll back a D.C. law approved in December that bars city employers from taking punitive action against employees for using abortion services or birth control. Under the Constitution, Congress can nullify laws passed by the Washington city council, but it's required to weigh in within 30 days after the measure has been sent to Capitol Hill.
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