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As
you know, Congressman Trent Franks (R-AZ), introduced a bill that would
deny the women of Washington, D.C. access to a medically necessary
abortion, even if she is experiencing life-threatening complications as a
result of her pregnancy. It would also subject a doctor to criminal
penalties for performing a safe and legal medical procedure and would
deny D.C. residents the ability to make their own laws.
Despite
Congressman Franks’ horrific attempt to interfere with D.C. women’s
personal medical decisions, we are pleased to inform you that the bill did not pass the House of Representatives! Yesterday
evening, the House voted, 220-154, and failed to achieve the two-thirds
majority that it needed under the “suspension of the rules.”
Today is surely a victory for the women in the District of Columbia. Here
at Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, D.C., we are truly
happy with the outcome of this terrible bill. While Congressman Franks
had 222 other co-sponsors on his bill, he was only able to muster 220
votes, and six Republicans voted with us. For all of you who contacted
your Member of Congress and called Congressman Franks to tell him women
and doctors — not politicians — should be making personal, medical
decisions, thank you!
Amidst continuing threats, we need to celebrate victories, so enjoy the moment!
Sincerely, Laura Meyers
President, Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.
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