NYS Bipartisan Pro-Choice Legislative Caucus: October 2011

Facts and News

Governor Cuomo Launches Women's Equality Agenda Web Site; Announces Support of 280 Groups for Women's Equality Agenda, Including Protecting Women's Freedom of Choice and Reproductive Rights. (Executive Chamber)

Poll: 74% of New Yorkers Support 40-Year-Old Roe v. Wade Decision. (LoHud)

NY Women’s Rights Activists Rally Near Capitol. (Gannett)

Roe v. Wade at 40: Most Oppose Overturning Abortion Decision. Millennials Far Less Aware of Historic Ruling. (Pew)

Roe at 40: New Infographics Illustrate Key Facts About Abortion in the US. (Guttmacher)

VA Repeal for Abortion Ultrasound Requirement is Blocked. (Washington Post)

2012 State Policy Review: 19 states enacted 43 provisions to restrict access to abortion. (Guttmacher Institute)

Shaheen Amendment Expands Female Service Members' Access To Abortion. (Daily Beast)

Gallup poll of female voters in 12 key states found that 39% of women ranked abortion as the most important issue in the election; 60% rated birth control as extremely or very important. (Washington Times)

Pro-choice Group Hails NY State Leaders for Women’s Rights Stances. (LoHud)

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Monday, October 24, 2011

BPCLC Letter to HHS & CMS Calling For Essential Community Providers To Be Included in State-Based Health Exchanges Qualified Health Plans