Starting soon: Subcommittee Markup - FY 2019 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations Billhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq8jCUMMEU8 …
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In 2018, I find it hard to believe we are still arguing over importance of international family planning and reproductive health programs.
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Study after study has shown access to modern contraceptives not only prevents unwanted pregnancies, abortions, and maternal deaths, it’s also key to gender equality and economic growth.
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But bill would slash investments in bilateral family planning, codify GGR and its expansion into all global health, and prohibit US contributions to UNFPA. policies would hurt vulnerable women and severely decrease efficiency of US aid programs.
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As it stands, this bill would force US to retreat from its global leadership. Dems can’t support a bill if it would mean turning our backs to world’s most vulnerable women or looming threat of climate change.
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We agree with you about this, Rep. Lowey. Please keep advocating for climate justice.
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