"How is the pro-life side ever guilty of something that equates to violence?" Republican Sen. Ben Sasse asked during a recent judiciary committee hearing.
Three House Democrats joined Republicans in pushing for a vote on anti-choice legislation, including Rep. Ben McAdams, who said he wanted to see the issue come up for debate.
Kaine and Bennet’s bill wouldn’t address reproductive health care beyond requiring essential health benefits be covered, unlike other versions of a public option introduced in Congress.
Restrictions like Sen. Lindsay Graham's 20-week ban "are part of a broader agenda to take away women’s health and rights," said Dr. Leana Wen, president of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund.
One Democrat supported a bill introduced by Texas Republicans that would prohibit state agencies from penalizing workers who refuse to provide services based on religious belief.
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