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Kath1

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15. August 1, 2012 - a great day!
Wed Aug 1, 2012, 09:01 PM
Aug 2012

National Organization for Women President Terry O’Neill said, “No longer will women be compelled to forego or delay needed preventive care due to economic hard times.” About time!


"It’s a Big F**king Deal." I agree 100%. Long overdue but much appreciated.

K&R gademocrat7 Aug 2012 #1
'As President, Mitt Romney Promises To Kill Women.' onehandle Aug 2012 #2
K&R!!!!!!! gateley Aug 2012 #3
I don't think it should be called "free" since we will be paying insurance premiums to get it... rfranklin Aug 2012 #4
So rtracey Aug 2012 #6
Yes, but as a matter of framing it should not be labeled as "free" rfranklin Aug 2012 #9
See #10; this woman has no insurance and is benefitting. nt babylonsister Aug 2012 #13
Unless the doctor is volunteering his time Igel Aug 2012 #18
This message was self-deleted by its author veganlush Aug 2012 #26
you are absolutely right. veganlush Aug 2012 #28
I thought this was only for NEW policies issued as of today, and that existing policies kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #5
Effective with the start of each plan's new plan year Freddie Aug 2012 #33
Oh, that's great! I'm glad i was mistaken. kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #36
The republicans are outraged. - comparing this day to Pearl Harbor Day or 9/11 riverbendviewgal Aug 2012 #7
If that weren't such an outrage, I'd laugh ailsagirl Aug 2012 #22
Pearl Harbor and 911. The GOP are shameless and have no idea how cruel they sound. Monk06 Aug 2012 #25
Using those tragedies to further their agenda is abhorrent ailsagirl Aug 2012 #37
He's from the Alabama part of PA Freddie Aug 2012 #32
Huh? Where's the 'free' part? leftstreet Aug 2012 #8
Read response #10. What bullshit are YOU peddlin'? nt babylonsister Aug 2012 #11
Total crap. Most states already have low income programs leftstreet Aug 2012 #16
It's better than nothing. Freddie Aug 2012 #29
My wife can finally get a free mammogram. nradisic Aug 2012 #10
Thanks for sharing that, and I'm happy for her! babylonsister Aug 2012 #12
I can't find any info to see if it covers marlakay Aug 2012 #14
I think it does Freddie Aug 2012 #30
August 1, 2012 - a great day! Kath1 Aug 2012 #15
Yet the repukes are comparing it to Pearl Harbor and 9/11 ailsagirl Aug 2012 #23
K&R Tarheel_Dem Aug 2012 #17
There's an election coming up, right? Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #19
"What do Republicans have against babies and pregnant women?" DCKit Aug 2012 #20
Women should have a baby annually Freddie Aug 2012 #31
It isn't preventative "care" zipplewrath Aug 2012 #21
Sorry, screenings are a BIG part of preventative care cali Aug 2012 #24
I understand what you mean zipplewrath Aug 2012 #38
hate to ruin the party MrDiaz Aug 2012 #27
What the ACA is attempting to accomplish here Freddie Aug 2012 #34
I Agree MrDiaz Aug 2012 #35
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