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| Dear Daniel, Last year, Congressman Akin’s inaccurate and insulting statements about “legitimate rape” shocked the nation. Missourians responded at the polls and sent a clear message that survivors of sexual assault and rape deserve accurate information, support and respect.
Well, some Missouri legislators did not get that message. Among several bills filed to restrict access to reproductive health care is Representative Jones’ Denial of Care bill (HB457). HB457 singles out women’s reproductive health care, including information and access to emergency contraception for rape survivors, for refusal of care. Under the guise of protecting religious liberty, which is already protected by the United States Constitution and Missouri law, HB457 would needlessly expand Missouri’s already extensive refusal clause. This bill simply goes too far. HB457 would protect and encourage the denial of birth control (including emergency contraception to rape survivors), sterilization, assisted reproduction and stem cell research. HB457 would even allow medical professionals and institutions to deny referrals for the necessary care if they refuse to provide it! Tell your Representative that science, not politics, should determine medical decisions! Sincerely, Planned Parenthood affiliates in Missouri |
Planned Parenthood affiliates in Missouri:
Columbia | Florissant | Grandview | Independence | Joplin | Kansas City | Manchester
North Kansas City| Springfield | St. Louis (CWE)| St. Louis (South Grand)| St. Peters | Warrensburg
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