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LIVID update 11/16/09
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Anonymous
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OP here. Thanks for all your kind wishes. Here is the link from the Center for Reproductive Rights that explains Stupak.
http://reproductiverights.org/en/press-room/center-launches-first-abortion-ad-in-anticipation-of-historic-senate-health-care-reform-v |
Anonymous
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OP, I've found myself thinking about you from time to time and wondering how you're doing. Thanks so much for the update and for all of the energy you have put into this.
You are doing a lot for other federal employees faced with the same difficult situation. Here's hoping other women don't have to suffer the way you have after an already traumatic event. |
Anonymous
| OP, thank you for the work you've done on this important issue. I don't think there are many women who would be able to channel their shock and anger into working as you've done - I'm sorry for your loss and commend you for working to make sure this doesn't happen to other women. |
Anonymous
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OP, I thank you also. It is so critical for women to speak out when they have these experiences. Thank you for giving up your privacy and revisiting your pain in order to benefit the rest of us.
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Anonymous
ummm no. why wouldnt the highest rated cable news network carry this? do you realize that more democrats watch foxnews than watch CNN or MSNBC? |
Anonymous
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I feel very sorry for the OP, but were there any alternatives to get the the insurance to pay? shouldnt the doctor's staff first looked to see if covered under insurance?
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Anonymous
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So if we live in DC and do not have a Senator - how do we make our voice heard on this issue?
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Anonymous
| For those asking questions about whether the OP had others alternatives or who want to know more details behind the story, do a search for the word "LIVID" on the board and you should be able to find additional posts going back to when this all started. |
Anonymous
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OP here. I probably should have looked at my coverage, but at the time I was to distraught to even think about it. It probably didn't occur to the office staff because federal insurance covers "everything" when dealing with pregnancy. For example, I had some bleeding early on and all the ultrasounds were covered. In addition, theraputic abortions are covered in 90% of private insurance plans. Yes they should have been more vigilant, but honestly, the issue never occurred to anyone. I was my doctor's first case of anencephaly. I'm sure my doctor has done other theraputic abortions, most OB/GYN practices routinely do them as a matter of course. Theraputic abortions are a part of women's healthcare. That is the point, Congress is specifically excluding a necessary medical procedure from the healthcare bill.
From a policy standpoint, why is it ok for opponents to say "I don't want my tax dollars to go to fund anyone's abortion" and have Congress listen. When do I get to tell Congress that I don't want my tax dollars to go to things I find morally repugnant like Guantanamo and the war? Abortion is the only area singled out in funding restrictions this way and everyone just accepts that it is ok because some people have a moral problem with abortion. |
Anonymous
DITTO DITTO DITTO |
Anonymous
| OP, thank you again for your strength and courage, and your work on behalf of women across the country. |
Anonymous
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http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/L?d111:./temp/~bdaul84:1[1-2](Amendments_For_H.R.3962)&./temp/~bdKabh
If anyone is interested in reading the amendment and the bill |
Anonymous
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PP here sorry forgot the direct link the the amendment
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/F?r111:1:./temp/~r111acjIP3:e3304834: |
Anonymous
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OP here. Here is the link to the ad that is going to be playing on cable tomorrow night. Yes, I was the inspiration.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d0t5IJUm20 |
Anonymous
| Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your hard work. So sorry for your loss. |