Reply #75: There's a huge BUT in there

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From the 2nd paragraph:
This sentence in Section 1303 didn’t change the existing law—but in the world of abortion politics and policy it was important for two main reasons. First, it drew scrutiny to a relatively dormant area of the abortion debate: insurance coverage (remember that, up until this past November, even the Republican National Committee’s insurance policy covered abortion). Second, it restated the existing laws regarding insurance regulation in a way that homes in on abortion, giving those who oppose abortion rights a specific clause to attack.


madfloridian's OP is focused on that section and I agree with her about that area needing to be highlighted and understood.
The anti-abortion zealots clearly view it that way, as the quote posted by MF made clear: "It was a part of the legislation that states could opt out, and so we had a heads-up that this would be a window for us," she said. "So we moved right in to make sure that we could equip states with the tools that they need to have the most effective opt-out possible." Since they view this as having a window open for a limited time, this is creating an impetus for them to move quickly in a concerted manner to get new legislation passed.

Absolutely valid, pertinent, truthful and important OP in my view.