The U. S. Senate passed this morning, Dec 22, the Department of Defense funding bill without a change in the policy that prohibits military base abortions, having removed the Burris Amendment which would have permitted abortions in both domestic and overseas military facilities. President Obama is expected to sign it into law.
This victory should keep the ban on abortions at military base hospitals in place for years to come because of the make-up of the new Congress.
People in D. C. consider this a highly significant legislative victory!
Senator Scott Brown voted correctly, as he promised he would - so he deserves to be thanked! I know some of you take exception with various other votes he has cast recently. If you wish to express displeasure about those, please do so separately after you have thanked him for this vote.
Please call right now to say "thank you", (617) 565-3170 or (202) 224-4543.
This is wonderful news! Let's enjoy it. Anne
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