I know it's hard to believe, but our pro choice senators have actually managed to win a vote to repeal the abhorrent Global Gag Rule:
In a 53-41 vote yesterday, the Senate passed an amendment to the $34 billion fiscal year 2008 foreign aid bill that would overturn the Global Gag Rule. Also called the Mexico City policy, the Global Gag Rule prohibits the US from funding overseas organizations that support abortion in any way -- including direct services, counseling, or lobbying activities -- even if the groups use their own monies for such activity. The amendment, introduced by Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME), would lift the policy, which was originally adopted by President Ronald Reagan, removed by President Bill Clinton, and reinstated by President George W. Bush on his first day in office. . .
According to Population Action International, this marks the first time since the Global Gag Rule has been in effect, from 1984-1993 and again since 2001, that both the House and the Senate have passed legislation to repeal or modify its restrictions.The House and Senate versions of the bill will now move forward to a conference committee to be reconciled and sent to the White House.
The bad news, not hard to believe, - the idiot in the oval office will surely veto it.
RH Reality Check - Congress Votes to Repeal Global Gag Rule
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