Question regarding health care reform & abortion rights

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I understand that there are many people who are adamant that there be no taxpayer funded abortions. That should already be covered with the existing Hyde Amendment. Although I'm a strong supporter of women's reproductive rights, I can live with no taxpayer funding of an elective abortion.

Some are asking for stronger language in the reform bill, language that would mess with existing insurance policies.

Here is my question and I think it's important. Who gets to define abortion? I was reading the language in the horrible bill going through the Oklahoma legislature and they include the termination of ectopic pregnancies as an abortion. Continuing the pregnancy does not result in a living baby and could kill the mother. This is a medical emergency and should certainly be covered by insurance, be it public or private. What if the mother's life is at stake? Should she be forced to pay for this procedure herself?

I'm watching the debate on Hardball right now, so that's why I'm asking. Before any more restrictive language is added it's important that the procedure be defined.