Earlier this week, we asked you to contact your Senators and request that they vote “No” on the Nelson-Hatch Amendment. Thanks to your rapid response, over 950 requests were placed to our Colorado Senators and your voice was heard!
On December 8th, by a vote of 54-45, the Senate defeated the anti-choice Nelson/Hatch amendment proposed as part of the health care reform legislation. Unlike the Stupak amendment that was included in the House of Representatives’ health care reform bill, this amendment did not make it into the Senate bill.
Colorado senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall both voted to table this dangerous amendment and your e-mails and phone calls helped make this happen.
Our legislators make decisions based on the interest of their constituents, and often we contact our elected officials in a time of need. But it is also important for our legislators to hear from us when they fought for an issue of importance. A phone call or email only takes a moment and is a powerful way to reinforce that health care reform won't be fair - and will not succeed - if it comes at such high cost to women.
As a health care provider, Planned Parenthood is committed to passing health care reform that will guarantee affordable, quality health care coverage for all, including access to comprehensive reproductive health care.
Thank you for the hard work and please join Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains in thanking Senator Michael Bennet (202) 224-5852 and Senator Mark Udall 877-768-3255 for fighting to protect women’s health.
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