Pro-Choice Groups Commend Historic Health Care Reform, But Concerns Remain

Washington, March 22, 2010 -- Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted 216-212 in favor of historic health care reform legislation, ensuring that millions of Americans will finally have access to health care.

While there are number of extremely important provisions that will help women and families, many pro-choice groups expressed concerns about the impact of the abortion funding restrictions included in the bill and in the proposed Executive Order. Following are the statements issued by these organizations:

Black Women's Health Imperative
Catholics for Choice
Center for Reproductive Rights
Feminist Majority
NARAL Pro-Choice America
National Abortion Federation
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health #1, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health #2
National Network of Abortion Funds
National Partnership for Women and Families
National Women's Law Center
NOW
Planned Parenthood Federation of America #1, Planned Parenthood Federation of America #2
Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health
Raising Women's Voices
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