The Department of Health and Human services will soon decide whether Americans will be forced to pay for “free” abortion-inducing contraceptives as part of Obama's healthcare overhaul. If approved, public health programs and private insurance companies will be required to cover the contraceptives without charging a co-pay. The full cost would be passed on to taxpayers and private insurance beneficiaries, regardless of the payer's moral opposition. Such a move would violate Americans' freedom of conscience.
The Institute of Medicine, a healthcare panel tasked by the Obama Administration to recommend preventative care measures for American women, made the proposal last week. It recommended providing, at no cost, “the full range of Food and Drug Administration-approved contraceptive methods, sterilization procedures, and patient education and counseling for all women with reproductive capacity.”
The no-cost contraceptives would include potentially abortifacient oral contraceptives and intrauterine devices (IUDs), as well as controversial “emergency contraception”, such as Plan B and Ella. All of these contraceptives, if unable to block ovulation, terminate a pregnancy by preventing a fertilized egg from attaching itself to the womb, killing it. Plan B and Ella, however, are the only methods that can be taken after unprotected sex.
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by pro-abortion Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, is considering the panel's recommendation and will make a final decision by August 1.
Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-Choice America have applauded the recommendation. Their support is no doubt part of a strategy to change public policy to fully fund abortion as preventative care, and they have no better ally in that fight than Secretary Sebelius.
Sebelius has a solid anti-life record as two-term Kansas governor from 2003-2009, vetoing every piece of pro-life legislation that crossed her desk, including legislation that would have tightened restrictions on late-term abortion.
- Opposition grows against SB303
The number of groups and citizens opposed to Senate Bill 303 continues to gain ground.
National Right to Life urges Texans to oppose Senate Bill 303
Despite proponents' claims, SB 303 allows denial of food and waterTake action to protect Texas patients.
Terri Schiavo's brother urges Texas House members to reject SB 303Bobby Schindler asks House members to spare Texans the pain encountered by his sister and to vote no on SB 303.
Death Panel Bill Hearing Monday in Texas HouseThe Association of American Physicians and Surgeons implores Texans to contact their representatives about SB 303.
Big Medicine vs. Patient's Rights
Attorney General Greg Abbott accepts Defender of Life AwardTexas Attorney General accepts the "Defender of Life Award" at the Montgomery County Right to Life 2013 Dinner For Life.
Hostile OrdersShould the decision be the patient's or the doctor's?
The Void of ReasonIf you missed it, the President gave a twelve minute speech at Planned Parenthood's annual gala.
Texas 14-year-old given abortion pills against will by abuserA Texas man is accused of impregnating a minor and coercing her into taking abortion pills.
WND comments on proposed reforms to Texas' futile care lawNew bill in works would end life despite patient, family wishes
Texas rallies for higher abortion clinic standards, vows to prevent Gosnell horrorsCommonsense legislation would hold abortion clinics to the same standards and regulations to which other medical facilities are held.
SB303: Long on process; short on patient protectionsState Senate sends flawed and dangerous Advance Directive Bill to House
Texas Right to Life outlines concerns with SB303 and CSSB303Here is a chart comparing the proposed reforms of the Texas Advanced Directive Law, to real, effective reform.
State and national Pro-Life leaders oppose Senate Bill 303, House Bill 1444In a letter to Texas State Legislators, Pro-Life leaders and medical professionals stated their concerns with proposed "reforms" to the Texas futile care law.
Dr. Elizabeth Wickham, President of LifeTree, Comments on Texas SB 303
Texas Preborn Pain: Pro-Life side prevails in hearingMultiple Pro-Life medical and legal experts demonstrated the need for and defended the bill against one of the most pro-abortion members of the Texas House of Representatives.
Texas is about to face another crisis in its healthcareEveryone in the State, regardless of their present state of health could be affected by this Bill in the event of a serious illness or an accident.
Experts set to testify on Texas Right to Life's PreBorn Pain BillMedical professionals will testify before the House State Affairs Committee offering support of the Texas Preborn Pain Bill.
Truce keeps Texas budget Pro-Life and House floor calm
