House Proceeding 11-07-09 on Nov 7th, 2009 :: 6:17:35 to 6:18:55
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6:17:26 to 6:17:46( Edit History Discussion )

Janice D. Schakowsky: revise and extend my remarks in opposition -- strong opposition to this amendment. the speaker pro t ms. degette: mr. speaker, i now yield for unanimous consent request the distinguished the gentlelady from maryland. ms. edwards: mr. speaker, i rise in opposition and unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered.

6:17:35 to 6:18:55( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Janice D. Schakowsky

6:17:47 to 6:18:07( Edit History Discussion )

Janice D. Schakowsky: ms. degette: mr. speaker, i now yield one minute to the distinguished the gentlelady schakowsky. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady is recognized. ms. schakowsky: our health reform bill does not allow one federal dollar for abortion.

6:18:08 to 6:18:29( Edit History Discussion )

Janice D. Schakowsky: this goes way beyond current law, says a woman cannot purchase coverage that has abortion services using her own dollars. even middle-class women using exclusively their own money will be prohibited from purchasing a plan, including abortion coverage in every single public or private insurance plan in the new health care exchange.

6:18:30 to 6:18:51( Edit History Discussion )

Janice D. Schakowsky: her only option is to buy a separate insurance policy that covers an abortion, a ridiculous and unworkable approach since no woman plans an unplanned pregnancy. this amendment is a radical departure from current law and will result in millions of women lo already have. our bill is about lowering health care costs for millions

6:18:52 to 6:18:55( Edit History Discussion )

Janice D. Schakowsky: of women and their families, not further marginalizing women