Is there a war on women's health care?

[EFerrari]

Some rights groups have called it a war against women - a battle that has seen women's health providers in the US come under sustained attack from conservative groups.

Last week, the issue came to the fore again when one of the country's best-known breast cancer charities, the Susan G Komen foundation, decided to end funding to clinics run by Planned Parenthood.

Komen's actions triggered an avalanche of protests and donations for Planned Parenthood. Its supporters say the organisation was targeted because it provided abortions for women as part of its health care services.

The backlash eventually saw Komen claim to have reversed its decision, although future funding for Planned Parenthood is still far from assured.

http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestoryamericas/2012/02/2012278515825563.html?utm_content=rssautomatic&utm_campaign=twitter&utm_source=SocialFlow&utm_term=june&utm_medium=tweet

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE FACTS:

* In 2011, 135 measures on reproductive health were passed by 36 US states
* There was a 50 per cent rise in reproductive health provisions in 2011 compared to 2010
* Sixty-eight per cent of reproductive health measures in 2011 restrict access to abortion
* Ninety-two provisions enacted in 24 states restrict access to abortion
* Republicans rule most states where abortion restrictions were enacted
* The Republican majority in the US House wants greater limits placed on abortion
* House Republicans have launched a probe into Planned Parenthood
* Komen cited the House probe of Planned Parenthood while halting funding
* Most Republicans oppose government funding of Planned Parenthood
* Republican candidates have pledge to de-fund Planned Parenthood
* All four candidates for the Republican nomination for the presidency have opposed abortion rights

[EFerrari]

1. Kick

[suffragette]

2. K&R

[Jefferson23]

3. The authoritarian schmucks are always at it. n/t

[MountainLaurel]

4. Of course

Does anyone who can read think otherwise?

[EFerrari]

5. In 1970 or so, when I was almost 15

a friend of mine had to go all over the Bay Area for weeks trying to find a doctor that would certify she would lose her mind if she had a baby in order to get a legal abortion.

We cannot and will not go back to *that*.

[cbrer]

6. War on Women's health care

Is only one battle in the war being waged by those who know we can take care of each other, against the machine in control of Washington DC. The costs we are (over) paying for health care in this country are lining the pockets of wealthy people (read-corporations). While many within the industry are being paid sub-standard for the healing work they're performing. Therapists and Techs come to mind.

[Tx4obama]

7. And be sure to check out the DU link below too

Here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002281177