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From MoveOn.org Can you imagine living in a place where birth control is considered an
"abortion" and health insurers won't cover it? Where even rape victims are
denied emergency contraception? It seems unbelievable, but the Bush
Administration is quietly trying to redefine "abortion" to include birth
control. The Houston Chronicle
says this could wipe out dozens of state
laws that protect women's reproductive freedom and protect rape victims.1
Access to basic health care for millions of women would be jeopardized. And it's
being pushed as a "rule change"—meaning, it doesn't need congressional approval.
Can you sign an emergency message to Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt, whose department is considering this rule change right now? Tell him: "Contraception is NOT abortion. The Bush Administration's proposal to change the definition of abortion and reduce women's access to birth control must be stopped." Clicking here will add your name to this message: The best way to beat back this proposal is to show Secretary Leavitt massive
public outrage—that's why today we're launching this petition jointly with
Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Together, we'll deliver every signature to
Leavitt. You can help add to our momentum by forwarding this message to friends.
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