Since 1976, the Hyde amendment has denied federally funded abortion care to low-income, vulnerable women who get their health insurance through Medicaid.
Janice Schakowsky: “Since 1976, the Hyde amendment has denied federally funded abortion care to low-income, vulnerable women who get their…”
On the recordJuly 7, 2020
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She criticizes the Hyde amendment for restricting abortion access for low-income women.
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