Women push to protect abortion funding in Medicaid
Gloria Steinem led a National Women’s Political Caucus bid on a June 15 vote to bar federal dollars from paying for abortions for poor women. Speakers, including Sen. Robert Packwood and Rep. Elizabeth Holtzman, argued the move saves taxpayers money by preventing unintended births and future welfare costs.
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Abortion policy sparks UC budget cut in state panel
A Senate Finance subcommittee proposed cutting about $60,000 in state funds for utilities and maintenance at Cowell Hospital after abortion services for UC Berkeley students were deemed a policy issue. Senators Stiern and Stull supported the restriction, pending two-house approval, while Assembly members questioned its constitutionality.
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