In last week’s “Twitter Town Hall” with President Obama, reproductive rights groups asked Obama to ensure insurance coverage for preventative medicine that includes contraception. Among them was a group called Raising Women’s Voices. #
According to CBS News: #
A variety of organizations that advocate for reproductive rights, such as Planned Parenthood, are retweeting a question from the group Raising Women’s Voices that presses the president on extending his health care reforms. Mr. Obama’s health care reforms included a provision to make preventive care free for patients, but these groups say that policy should include contraceptives. “Pls, RT! Women shouldnt have to pay xtra for preventive healthcare. Will u tell insurers to drop copays 4 contraception?” #
This year has been tough for most government services. However, one of the biggest hit services has been public funding for family planning and women’s health, due to political battles aimed at Planned Parenthood. #
In Florida, the state cut almost $1 million from family planning aid for local governments. The same has been true with states all over the country. #
