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On the recordJanuary 18, 2024
In the last 1\1/2\ years, we have seen the horrific impact of overturning the right to an abortion, and the assault continues. The Supreme Court just announced that it would be hearing a challenge to the Biden administration's policy that abortion remains a form of emergency treatment for women whose lives are at risk. This was done to ensure that even in States that have draconian abortion bans, doctors are able to provide needed emergency medical care. It is unconscionable that doctors are calling their lawyers while patients are dying on the operating table. Too often the so-called pregnancy crisis centers are a sham that peddle misinformation, and they certainly shouldn't be eligible for Federal dollars meant to help people in need. Why are we wasting our time on culture wars instead of policies that actually help American families? This is a disservice to the American people, and I urge my colleagues to reject this legislation. ____________________
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon
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Jan 18, 2024

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