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Carney: Republican Rape Comments Show ‘Alarming Disregard For Women’

The White House says comments by a Republican lawmaker about rape show, quote, an “alarming disregard for women.”

2013/06/13

D.C. Abortion Bill Introduced in Senate

A Republican senator from Utah has introduced a bill that would ban abortions in the District of Columbia after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

2013/05/08

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Study: Stress Before Or During Pregnancy Could Increase Risk Of Stillbirth

New research indicates that women who experience extreme amounts of stress in the year leading up to their pregnancy – or during it – are at a higher risk of having a stillbirth.

2013/03/30

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GOP Senate Group Gave $760,000 To Akin Despite Disavowal

Despite publicly disavowing Todd Akin, the political committee for Republican senators quietly sent $760,000 to Missouri in a last-ditch attempt to aid Akin’s unsuccessful challenge of Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill.

2012/12/07

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Opinion: Mitt Romney Lie-O-Rama Tour Continues

Romney might say he won’t restrict a woman’s right to choose, but his message is clearly coded for his rightwing base: you do not have to worry about the Supreme Court. Relax, I’m with you, but I’m running for president for Pete’s sake.

2012/10/10