Bill Could Force IRS To Investigate Abortions
The "No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion Act" keeps getting more awesome — now it appears that the bill could force IRS agents to interrogate women about whether their abortions were the result of rape.
House Republicans' New Definition of "Rape-Rape"
In case anyone needed more reasons to oppose the "No Taxpayer Funding For Abortions Act," here is another one: It would limit the rape exception for Medicaid-covered abortion to "forcible rape." That means statutory rape or "date rape" wouldn't count.
House Republicans Frantically Race To Restrict Abortion
Here's how House Republicans are kicking off their legislative term in the majority: Yesterday, a theatrical vote to repeal health care reform. Today, the "No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion Act." Priorities!
Meet The Newly-Powerful Dudes Who Want To Regulate Your Uterus
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The midterm elections brought new members of Congress very interested in your uterus, and also empowered the existing reps who were already all over it. Brace yourself. Here are some key players to watch out for.