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Senator Mikulski introduces amendment to provide critical health care for women
By Emily on 12/01/2009 @ 06:52 PM
In the midst of anti-choice attacks in Congress, it's nice to know that the Democratic women in the Senate have our backs. Tonight, the Senate will vote on Senator Barbara Mikulski's amendment that guarantees women have access to preventive health care screenings at no cost.
“There seems to be little awareness about women’s health needs and the need for preventive initiatives. So I am here today to call for change in our health care system when it comes to women’s health. Coverage for women is often skimpy and spartan. Often health care doesn’t cover basic women’s health care like mammograms and cervical cancer screenings. My amendment is about saving lives and saving money to give women access to comprehensive preventive services that are affordable and life saving," Mikulski said.
Mikulski added that she felt that the Senate has started with an excellent health care reform bill, she knew it needed more work to improve women's access to health care -- which is what her amendment provides. You can read the full text of it here.
We couldn't agree more. Thank you, Senator Mikulski, for working to ensure that the women in this country have access to the best possible care.
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