Pete Buttigieg said he would stand by the Democratic defense of abortion rights amid an escalation of anti-choice attacks designed to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Advocates have feared that a Democratic administration couldn't fully rid the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services of those committed to undermining the agency's mission.
Regardless of income, ZIP code, or status, you should be able to decide what kind of care fits your needs without fear, shame, and unnecessary restrictions.
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