A Win for Reproductive Freedom

We're very happy to report that the US Senate has just voted to table the Nelson-Hatch Amendment (an amendment to the proposed health care reform bill that would severely restrict reproductive freedom).

From Anthony Romero, ACLU Executive Director:

"Today, the Senate voted down a truly cynical and backward amendment. The Nelson-Hatch amendment, like the Stupak-Pitts amendment, was a direct attack on a woman’s right to make private health care decisions. The Senate clearly understands that abortion is a part of basic health care for women and that true health care reform will not live up to its name if it fails to protect a woman’s right to access comprehensive care. Health care reform should improve women’s health and lives, not interfere with their right to get the health care they need. We urge the conference committee to follow the Senate’s lead and keep this abortion coverage ban out of the final health care bill.”

Stay tuned to the Mass Rights Blog for more news and commentary on the issue. We're thrilled to be able to bring news of a victory!