Abortion Legislation in the United States
America Remains Deeply Divided over Abortion. Many Americans Wonder: What role does the government play in womens' reproductive rights?
Outline:
The Affordable Care Act: Should Healthcare cover abortion?
Health Plans Cannot be required to cover abortion
No Federal funds for abortion coverage or care
No federal funds for abortion coverage in the community health insurance option
Enrollees are guaranteed access to varied coverage in the exchanges
No Preemption of state or federal laws regarding abortion
Conscience protections for providers and families
Public Figures/Organizations on Abortion
NARAL: http://www.naral.org
The Catholic Church (the Pope) http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pope-abortion-resolves-nothing-rather-it-kills-the-child-destroys-the-woman/
Pro-Life America
President Obama
The Affordable Care Act: Should Healthcare cover abortion?
Health Plans Cannot be required to cover abortion
No Federal funds for abortion coverage or care
No federal funds for abortion coverage in the community health insurance option
Enrollees are guaranteed access to varied coverage in the exchanges
No Preemption of state or federal laws regarding abortion
Conscience protections for providers and families
Public Figures/Organizations on Abortion
NARAL: http://www.naral.org
The Catholic Church (the Pope) http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pope-abortion-resolves-nothing-rather-it-kills-the-child-destroys-the-woman/
Pro-Life America
President Obama
(Abortion was a hot topic in the 2012 Election. Obama stood for abortion rights in all cases, and Romney officially stood for abortion in cases of rape and incest (Hicks, 2012). Where will you stand?)