Change Of Political Power In States Likely Will Lead To New Laws Restricting Abortion Access

“[E]mboldened by major changes in the political landscape, with conservative Republicans making large gains,” dozens of state legislatures are considering legislation that would restrict access to abortion care, the New York Times reports. According to NARAL Pro-Choice America spokesperson Ted Miller, 29 governors, up from 21 last year, are considered abortion-rights opponents, the Times reports…

Neb., N.H., Ohio To Consider Women's Health Measures

Lawmakers in several states are expected to debate legislation related to abortion rights in the coming months. Summaries of recent developments appear below. Neb. Bill Proposed To Restrict TelemedicineState Sen…

National Health Organizations Hail House Subcommittee Approval Of The Heart For Women Act

National health organizations applauded the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee for their favorable vote on legislation to improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the leading killers of American women — heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases…

Midwives Applaud Legislation To Improve Birth Outcomes Utilizing Best Evidence

The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), the oldest women’s health organization in the country, applauds Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) for introducing the “Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services for the 21st Century Act of 2010 (MOMS 21)” (H.R.5807)…

IRIN, IPS Examine Pending U.S. Legislation To Address Global Hunger, FGM

IRIN reports on the Global Food Security Act, a bill aimed at expanding the U.S. government’s role in combating hunger around the world. The legislation is co-sponsored by Sens. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.)…

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