The war Planned Parenthood, makes no sense to me. Most of what they do is provide medical help for poor women. They provide birth control to women who would not be able to afford it otherwise, thus cutting down on the need for abortions. So, I don't know why social conservatives aren't holding bake sales for them. They provide cancer screenings.
For fiscal conservatives, "The Guttmacher Institute estimated in 2008 that every dollar spent on family planning saves taxpayers $3.74 in government spending on prenatal care, childbirth, and the first year of an infant's health care." Read More Here
The Ryan Budget is especially hurtful to women. "The House budget, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, would on average double seniors’ out-of-pocket expenses to $12,000 — about $2,000 shy of the average annual income of a female senior, the senators said.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0511/55632.html#ixzz1OiHA1CqI
For fiscal conservatives, "The Guttmacher Institute estimated in 2008 that every dollar spent on family planning saves taxpayers $3.74 in government spending on prenatal care, childbirth, and the first year of an infant's health care." Read More Here
The Ryan Budget is especially hurtful to women. "The House budget, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, would on average double seniors’ out-of-pocket expenses to $12,000 — about $2,000 shy of the average annual income of a female senior, the senators said.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0511/55632.html#ixzz1OiHA1CqI
When are we going to start standing up for women in this country?
OT: I upgraded Disqus for a free 10 day trial. If it is worth it, I'll keep it, but real time should be enabled.
OT: I upgraded Disqus for a free 10 day trial. If it is worth it, I'll keep it, but real time should be enabled.
