On Monday, May 18, 2009, Illinois State Rep. David Reis introduced HR 417 which calls for the elimination of all state funding for Planned Parenthood of Illinois in order to help the State balance the budget.
This would mean that at minimum over 2,000 women would lose access to their annual exam and birth control supply. They wouldn't get Pap tests or breast exams. That means no early detection of cervical or breast cancer for these women!
These women will be at increased risk of unintended pregnancy - putting their health and futures in danger.
That's right! Rep. Reis wants to balance the budget on the backs of Illinois women!
An extreme anti-choice and anti-family planning member of the Illinois House, Rep. Reis says in his resolution that government "should focus on providing financial assistance for basic, vital healthcare needs to those who need it most . . ."
Pap tests and breast exams aren't "basic, vital healthcare"?
What is he thinking!?!
Stop this attack on women's health care today! Send an email to your state representative telling them to vote NO! on HR 417. Tell them that you support funding Planned Parenthood and the basic women's health care they provide.
Reposted from http://www.plannedparenthood.org
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