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By David Gibson - Politics DailyThe dispute over abortion financing in the health care reform bills has been a sticking point since the very beginning of the legislative debate, and as this long drama finally approaches its denouement, the question of abortion financing once again appears to be the deal breaker -- or game changer. So far, pro-life forces have largely carried the day, arguing with conviction that the Senate bill -- which will be the version of health care reform that will be adopted if the reconciliation process works -- amounts to a huge, multibillion-dollar taxpayer subsidy for abortion. The House ...
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By Ria Misra - Politics DailyThis weekend's long-awaited passage of health care reform by the House also included one unexpected provision: the Stupak amendment, which would restrict insurance coverage of abortions. I am pro-choice, but my opposition to the Stupak amendment is based on issues well beyond that. At least part of the reason many women -- myself included -- backed health care reform was because of insurance companies' appalling double standard. For years, insurance companies have been blithely charging women higher premiums, writing maternity care out of policies, and refusing to pay for a host of women's ...
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