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Oh Golly, GOP insurance covers abortions
Wouldn't you know it!!! Do as I say, not as I do... The Republican National Committee’s health insurance plan covers elective abortion – a procedure the party’s own platform calls “a fundamental assault on innocent human life.” Federal Election Commission Records show the RNC purchases its insurance from Cigna. Two sales agents for the company said that the RNC’s policy covers elective abortion. Informed of the coverage, RNC spokeswoman Gail Gitcho told POLITICO that the policy pre-dates the tenure of current RNC Chairman Michael Steele. “The current policy has been in effect since 1991, and we are taking steps to address the issue,” Gitcho said. Leading up to passage of the House health care reform bill last week, 176 House Republicans joined 64 Democrats in voting for the so-called Stupak amendment, a measure that prohibits federal funds from being used to buy health insurance that covers elective abortions. A spokeswoman for the National Republican Congressional Committee – the campaign arm for the House Republicans – said it does not include coverage for elective abortions in its employee insurance policy. “The policy does not cover abortions unless the life of the mother is in danger,” the NRCC spokeswoman said. According to several Cigna employees, the insurer offers its customers the opportunity to opt out of abortion coverage – and the RNC did not choose to opt out. But rank and file Republicans said Thursday that the policy should – and would – be changed. “We were not aware of this, obviously, and this will, of course, be fixed,” said James Bopp Jr., a Republican National Committeeman from Indiana. “I think Chairman Steele will see to it that that’s the case.” Rep. Jack Kingston, a Georgia conservative, said “they need to drop that clause” from the policy or find a new one. “From a philosophical standpoint, it’s inconsistent,” Kingston said. “It makes me think someone isn’t scrutinizing the purchases.” Cigna spokesman Chris Curran declined to discuss the specifics of the RNC’s plan, saying it’s against company policy to reveal even the identities of its insured. But he said that Cigna’s products “are designed to meet the requirements of our individual employer clients. Employer clients are informed of the services covered and it is their choice to decide which benefits meet their needs.” There is no indication that any RNC employee has used the abortion coverage, but Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards said it’s “no surprise” that the RNC is offering it. “It’s an employer that wants to provide standard health benefits for its employees,” she said. “That’s why the Stupak amendment goes too far in taking away benefits that women have today, and that’s why women won’t allow the Stupak amendment to become law.” The Stupak amendment, named for sponsor Bart Stupak (D-Mich.), was adopted by the House before it passed the health care bill on Saturday night. It prohibits a government-backed health care plan from offering abortion services and bans the use of federal subsidies for individuals to buy into health care plans that provide abortion coverage. Rep. John Shadegg of Arizona was the only House Republican who did not vote in favor of the amendment. He voted “present.” While 64 Democrats voted for the amendment, the majority did not – and the Democratic Party’s 2008 platform says the party “unequivocally supports Roe v. Wade and a woman’s right to choose a safe and legal abortion, regardless of ability to pay.” The Democratic National Committee provides abortion coverage to its employees, the committee said. |
Oh Golly, GOP insurance covers abortions
"jps" wrote in message
... Wouldn't you know it!!! Do as I say, not as I do... The Republican National Committee's health insurance plan covers elective abortion - a procedure the party's own platform calls "a fundamental assault on innocent human life." Federal Election Commission Records show the RNC purchases its insurance from Cigna. Two sales agents for the company said that the RNC's policy covers elective abortion. Informed of the coverage, RNC spokeswoman Gail Gitcho told POLITICO that the policy pre-dates the tenure of current RNC Chairman Michael Steele. "The current policy has been in effect since 1991, and we are taking steps to address the issue," Gitcho said. It's obviously Obama's fault. -- Nom=de=Plume |
Oh Golly, GOP insurance covers abortions
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says... "jps" wrote in message ... Wouldn't you know it!!! Do as I say, not as I do... The Republican National Committee's health insurance plan covers elective abortion - a procedure the party's own platform calls "a fundamental assault on innocent human life." Federal Election Commission Records show the RNC purchases its insurance from Cigna. Two sales agents for the company said that the RNC's policy covers elective abortion. Informed of the coverage, RNC spokeswoman Gail Gitcho told POLITICO that the policy pre-dates the tenure of current RNC Chairman Michael Steele. "The current policy has been in effect since 1991, and we are taking steps to address the issue," Gitcho said. It's obviously Obama's fault. You'll see. It's not really about abortion, per se, it's about partisanship. You watch. -- WAFA the newsgroup liar free! |
Oh Golly, GOP insurance covers abortions
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says... In article , says... In article , says... "jps" wrote in message ... Wouldn't you know it!!! Do as I say, not as I do... The Republican National Committee's health insurance plan covers elective abortion - a procedure the party's own platform calls "a fundamental assault on innocent human life." Federal Election Commission Records show the RNC purchases its insurance from Cigna. Two sales agents for the company said that the RNC's policy covers elective abortion. Informed of the coverage, RNC spokeswoman Gail Gitcho told POLITICO that the policy pre-dates the tenure of current RNC Chairman Michael Steele. "The current policy has been in effect since 1991, and we are taking steps to address the issue," Gitcho said. It's obviously Obama's fault. You'll see. It's not really about abortion, per se, it's about partisanship. You watch. Yeah we know, everyting republican is bad, everything liberal is good... Harryism is putting words in everyones mouth here and ignoring us when we compromise or step across the table which many of us have done in the last few weeks, of course you have ignored each and every one of those posts as they don't suit your stereotype (excuse)... I've got it handled so that very few political posts get past my filters. Besides, your attempts at trying to say something good about liberals is obviously tongue in cheek. It's VERY obvious as a matter of fact. -- WAFA the newsgroup liar free! |
Oh Golly, GOP insurance covers abortions
Actually, **** for brains, I use your words to hang you. num da plum wouldn't approve of your language |
Oh Golly, GOP insurance covers abortions
On Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:43:33 -0500, Jablonski wrote:
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Oh Golly, GOP insurance covers abortions
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Oh Golly, GOP insurance covers abortions
"Jablonski" wrote in message ...
Actually, **** for brains, I use your words to hang you. num da plum wouldn't approve of your language Nor do I approve of continually shifting identities to avoid being filtered. Who's the king of that on this newsgroup.... -- Nom=de=Plume |
Oh Golly, GOP insurance covers abortions
On Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:22:02 -0800, "nom=de=plume"
wrote: "Jablonski" wrote in message ... Actually, **** for brains, I use your words to hang you. num da plum wouldn't approve of your language Nor do I approve of continually shifting identities to avoid being filtered. Who's the king of that on this newsgroup.... That'd be Bad Jim. He can't stand not being heard. Changes his name daily. When I see the posts, I just hit delete. Drivel elminator... |
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