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Cool Trivia...
October 15, 2011
1582 – Many Catholic countries switched to Gregorian calendar, skip 10 days
1860 – 11-year-old Grace Bedell writes to Lincoln, tells him to grow a beard
1874 – Child labor law takes 12 year olds out of work force
1878 – Edison Electric Light Company incorporated
1883 – Supreme Court declares Civil Rights Act of 1875 unconstitutional
1897 – Aaron/Samuel Block carry 1st Mail Pouch
1917 – WWI: At Vincennes outside of Paris, Dutch dancer Mata Hari is executed by firing squad for spying for Germany
1924 – President Coolidge declares Statue of Liberty a national monument
1939 – LaGuardia Airport opens in NYC
1951 – “I Love Lucy” debuts on CBS TV
1964 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. awarded Nobel Peace Prize
1966 – LBJ signs a bill creating Dept of Transportation (DOT); also that same year Black Panter Party was created by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale
1969 – Vietnam Moratorium Day; millions nationwide protest the war
1987 – The Great Storm of 1987 hits France and England
2001 – NASA’s Galileo spacecraft passes within 112 miles of Jupiter’s moon Io
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Movies...
Top 10 Box Office
October 15, 2011
1. Real Steel
2. The Ides of March
3. Dolphin Tale
4. Moneyball
5. 50/50
6. Courageous
7. The Lion King
8. Dream House
9. What’s Your Number?
10. Contagion
Opening This Week:
The Big Year
Footloose
The Thing
Chalet Girl
Father of Invention
Labios Rojos
The Skin I Live In (La piel que habito)
Texas Killing Fields
Trespass
Movie Review
Footloose — Rating: 3 STARS
Craig Brewer made a good effort in keeping to the original 1984 movie version of Footloose. The story is virtually unchanged—a young man named Ren (played by Kenny Wormald) moves from a dance city environment to one that bans dancing sneaks out occasionally for some clandestine toe-tapping—something that in the 80s would be doubtful. But with all the changes affecting society today and politicians attacking our rights, it almost seems plausible that it could happen nowadays.
The main characters are the same: Ren (Kenny Wormald), Ariel (Julianne Hough), The Preacher/Rev (Dennis Quaid), and Vi (Andie MacDowel), Willard (Miles Teller), and Rusty (Ziah Colon). However, in this depiction of Footloose the Rev does not control the town as in the first, but he does have a stronghold influence on the town officials. One noticeably difference that you see immediately is in the characters and dance routines. The characters play off each other, particularly when there is no dancing. Someone says a thought and everything seems to click like two best friends hanging together and yet they barely know one another but when the tempo needs to pick up, it does.
Overall, Footloose is actually pure fun. The dance movements are pulsating, gyrating, and grinding, while the music contemporary. If you have seen the original movie then this translation is merely a face lift to a classic.
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Breaking News...
World and Local News
October 15, 2011
President Obama Drops Long-Term Health Care Program
Washington (CNN) -- President Obama’s administration drops long-term insurance program. Officials had questions about whether it could sustain itself. McConnell calls provision a “budget gimmick” adding that the CLASS Act "is only one of the unwise, unsustainable components of an unwise, unsustainable law." "We should repeal the CLASS Act and the rest of the health spending law and replace it with the type of common-sense reforms that lower costs and Americans support," McConnell said.
President Obama Orders U.S. Troops to help Chasedown African ‘Army’ Leader
Washington (CNN) -- Groups say that "without a solution," it is daily "terror and pain." The United States is going after the head of the Lord's Resistance Army. The "army" operates through central Africa. "I have authorized a small number of combat-equipped U.S. forces to deploy to central Africa to provide assistance to regional forces that are working toward the removal of Joseph Kony from the battlefield," Obama said in letter sent Friday to House Speaker John Boehner and Daniel Inouye, the president pro tempore of the Senate. Kony is the head of the Lord's Resistance Army. U.S. military personnel advising regional forces working to target Kony and other senior leaders will not engage Kony's forces "unless necessary for self-defense," Obama said.
Judge rules North Lake Hospital Tax is Constitutional
Tavares (Orlando Sentinel) -- A judge ruled Friday that the North Lake Hospital District may continue to levy a controversial tax that benefits two privately owned and operated hospitals, the Orlando Sentinel has learned. The lawsuit, filed by Marilyn Bainter, a renegade member of the hospital district's elected board, sought an order to prevent Lake County authorities from assessing and collecting a property tax, which generated nearly $10 million last year that was split between Florida Hospital Waterman in Tavares and Leesburg Regional Medical Center. The hospitals say they need the money to defray the cost of providing health care to the poor.
Ex-Windermere Police Chief Sentenced
Orlando (ClickOrlando.com) -- Former Windermere chief of police was sentenced Friday to one year in jail. Daniel Saylor faced up to 20 years in prison after pleading no contest to two counts of official misconduct, one count of solicitation to commit official misconduct and one count of solicitation to tamper with evidence. Judge Jeffery Arnold sentenced Saylor to a year in the Orange County Jail, but he also recommended a work-release program, which would allow Saylor to work during the day and be housed in a "secure facility" at night. Because of his former status as a law enforcement officer, Saylor is currently being held in protective custody at the Orange County Jail. Saylor was also ordered to pay $5,000 in investigative and court costs.
NATO, Afghan Forces Kill 13 Insurgents
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Militants assaulted the gate of an American base in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, striking before dawn with rocket-propelled grenades and a vehicle packed with explosives. The attackers failed to breach the gate of the base in Panjshir province's Rakha district, though they did hit a security tower with a rocket-propelled grenade, said provincial Police Chief Gen. Mohammad Qasim Jangalbagh. Three of the men attacked on foot, shooting, while a fourth detonated the explosives-laden vehicle outside the gate, Jangalbagh said. All four of the attackers were killed and two security guards were wounded, he said. He did not provide nationalities for the security guards. NATO spokesmen did not have any immediate details on the attack.
Georgia Woman Sentenced to more than 11 Years for Human Trafficking
(CNN) -- ATLANTA - Bidemi Bello will spend the next 11 years in a U.S. prison. After that she will be deported back to her native Nigeria, her luxe life in suburban Atlanta decidedly finished. Bello, 42, was convicted for bringing two Nigerian women to the United States and forcing them to work in her plush home as slaves. U.S. District Judge William Duffey Jr. sentenced her to 140 months in jail Thursday.
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Today’s Highlights
Ask a Doctor with Dr. Harinath Sheela and Attorney Carlton Pierce on Let me Just Say This, Constitutionally Speaking...
By Haydee Ayala
October 15, 2011
Orlando, FL — The start of Yo Soy Latino was highly charged as the first topic up was about a young mother (Laura Booker) who had an incident with a Seminole county school bus driver about the bullying on his bus which involved her 13 year old daughter. Since there were no children present on the bus Ms. Booker, being a concerned parent, demanded to know what was going on. The driver called the teenager a liar and that’s when things escalated. Booker was then charged with trespassing and resisting arrest.
A passionate Miranda said, “How many more children do we need to lose to bullying?” I’m sure this was not a come-to-Jesus moment for either of them. However, unless you have been locked in a closet somewhere you should know that there have been numerous reports of young people committing suicide because of bullying. If you were the parent what would you have done?” asked a befuddled Miranda.
Ms. Booker all of about 120 lbs was arrested by no less than 5 Police Officers and tased according to Miranda. Adding this standoff did not have to be so dramatic. Most situations especially this one could have benefited more from a calm, rational, control and socially sensitive approach. Instead these officers allowed themselves to be controlled by the circumstances which ultimately attributed to the arrest of a mother whose sole purpose was to protect her child from abuse.
Note: As of this writing Ms. Booker’s first trial ended in a hung jury. But do not despair as the District Attorney has already indicated that he will retry Ms. Booker. Now that’s ambitious!
Next, the conversation swings to the passing of the Protect Life Act (HR 358) or what some are calling “The let-em die bill” which brought abortion once again to the forefront of American politics. It is the 7th bill in this area Republicans passed with a vote of 251 to 172. Many are seeing this action as a direct assault on women and in a statement released from the White House it said, “The legislation intrudes on women's reproductive freedom and access to health care and unnecessarily restricts the private insurance choices that women and their families have today."
Why are Republicans so ambitious to pass such a controversial anti-abortion bill against women when woman ironically outnumber men among voters nationally? But more important, why do they turn away from the REAL issues like JOBS and the ECONOMY—issues that are more pressing in nature and not a basis for another campaign platform which more than likely will be much like their debates in the 8-10 weeks to come as they navigate the states for the 2012 elections.
“Have the Republican Party finally lost their collective minds with this assault of women and adopted a new quote as their mantra straight from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol 'decrease the surplus population' OR are they just looking at the almighty dollar since children are more profitable?” said Miranda.
What do you think of the “The Protect Life Act”? Are you for or against it? Tell us where you stand. Send emails to yosoylatino5@aol.com.
With regard to jobs and the economy, Republicans allege that government can create conditions for the private sector that WILL generate jobs. The “conditions” being giving businesses an additional tax cut of 25% while decreasing regulation. How much more in taxes do the less fortunate have to pay to compensate for these tax sanctions particularly since we have already lost a huge tier of high paying, low-barrier-to-entry jobs to the overseas market? More important, as the question needs to be asked, have these tactics worked in the past and at what price? Can we afford to sink deeper into the congressional liability abyss?
Today, more and more businesses are decreasing personnel and replacing full-time positions with part-time staff. How is giving the wealthiest an additional 25% tax cut helping the working class when many remain unemployed or holding down 2 to 3 jobs just to make ends meet? What happened to the middle class or do we even have one any more?
In keeping with the pulse count as the clock ticks, Miranda introduces Dr. Sheela for “Ask a Doctor.” Dr. Sheela really knows how to bring compassion, humor and plain speaking to the show while still promoting a healthy lifestyle. As a result, when the conversation touched upon Peptic ulcers, Jose immediately asked, “Can you get ulcers from someone?” Dr. Sheela without reservation responded, “Like from your co-host!” Ayala bursts into a roaring laughter saying, “Oh no, Dr. Sheela I thought you liked me.
Now everyone burst into hysterical laughter but once the waves of laughter stopped the conversation resumed. Dr. Sheela quickly said it was believed that stress and lifestyle were the triggers for ulcers. However, it was these two amazing Australian scientists who showed that the bacterium Helicobacter pylori or H. pyloria played a key role in the development of both stomach and intestinal ulcers. Also, because ulcers are caused by a bacterial infection it can be cured within a short period with drugs and antibiotics. Of course, a follow up is necessary to determine that the bacterium is completely out of the body.
In closing, Dr. Sheela stressed the importance of taking care of ones body and practicing good healthy habits—eating well, don’t smoke and limit your drinking—as alcohol over years will cause cirrhosis of the liver, smoking will cause lung cancer and a bad diet can cause serious problems including depression. Even aging will create digestive problems since many bodily functions slow down. Like the muscles of your digestive tract for instance will become stiffer, weaker, and less efficient. New cells aren't forming as quickly as they once did; and, as a result problems like heartburn, diarrhea, constipation and hemorrhoids, gas, stomach pain, irritable bowel syndrome even an inflammation in the colon can occur.
If you have ANY concerns call Dr. Sheela at 407-384-7388 and make an appointment with the Digestive and Liver Center of Florida, P.A. They have three convenient locations—100 N. Dean Road, Suite 101, Orlando FL 32825, 125 W. Pineview Street, Suite 1001, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 and 3000 N. Orange Avenue, Suite C, Orlando FL 32804—ask for the one that nearest you.
With only minutes remaining on the hour, Jose presents Carlton Pierce a board-certified licensed attorney who is well-informed on American constitutional matters. Miranda asked if it was responsible, legal and constitutional for the state of Florida to change the voting process. Pierce explained that because it is a right to vote and one of the pillars of our country, a voter who truly wishes to exercise their vote will make the effort to do so. When asked if it was constitutional to change the way we do things here in Florida, Pierce replied yes. Yet many still believe that this law is an insult to those who have fought for democratic principles at home and abroad.
Unfortunately, the hour came upon us too quickly and our time with Mr. Pierce cut down. However, Mr. Pierce has agreed to return next week as there is much to be discussed in this area. So “Let me Just Say This, Constitutionally Speaking...” keep it here as we will be answering a question raised by a caller on the voting practices of Snowbirds, a loophole in our voting system which allows locals who reside equally in New York and Florida the advantage of voting in both places and so much more.
Well that concludes another sizzling hour of Yo Soy Latino. See you next week for “Talk Radio the Way It Ought To Be.”
Fashion...
Children’s Fashion Trend for Fall/Winter
October 15, 2011
Fashion trends do not preclude children. So today’s editorial will take a quick look into the hottest trends for kids. Particularly, since they do get taller and outgrow clothing rather quickly, except they do not have to cost you a fortune to keep them trendy.
This season, kids fashion includes an array of bright lively colors, ruffles and, in some case, uniforms. Not the typical styles of uniforms but a more updated modern version, which allows one to mix and match a child’s outfit simply by adding fun colors through the use of accessories such as hoodies, socks, and ties for the young males. What is more, graphic styles are a favorite this season for younger boys. You will see them in everything, from hats and tees to plaids. Plus, jeans will always be popular besides they add another dimension for dressing your kid up or down.
Layering is perfect for the fall season since it’s a look that is both stylish and perfect for keeping your children warm. For girls it is all about shimmer and shine. Accessorize their uniform if they wear one with bright hair accessories, belts, and trendy ruffle socks or skirts. Girls will love the look of sequins, shiny graphic tees, scarves, hats and leggings for fall. And, don’t forget the colored jeans an item that many young girls will love since it allows them to express their individual style through the use of color.
Of course, this can be applied to toddlers as well. However, it is particularly important that the garments be comfortable and functional while being fashionable.
Sports Box...
October 15, 2011
Baseball
Yankees will have the same Lineup in 2012 minus Posada
(Yankees Daily News) -- Brian Cashman believes that the Yankees offense did not do well against the Tigers because of the Tigers’ pitching. He’s not going to retool the offense for 2012. The only change in the Yankees lineup will be the DH position. Jesus Montero is expected to take that spot while Jorge Posada exits. Jorge Posada got some big hits in the post season. Jesus Montero did well in the time he played but can he get the big hits that Jorge did in the post season? We are about to find out in 2012.
Basketball
NBA Lockout
(ESPN) -- The NBA is currently under a lockout that began on July 1, 2011 and has resulted in the cancellation of regular season games. The previous collective bargaining agreement, negotiated in 2005, expired after June 30. The players and owners attempted to negotiate a new deal prior to the expiration of the old one, and have held a series of meetings during the lockout, but they remain far apart on key issues. The main issues dividing the two sides are reportedly the salary cap structure and the split of basketball-related income. This is the third major work stoppage in NBA history, and the second one that has resulted in the cancellation of regular-season games.
Football
NFL, Union Differ on HGH Testing Deal
WASHINGTON (ESPN) -- Two key Congressmen emerged from an hour-long meeting with the NFL and players union and announced a deal to begin blood-testing players for human growth hormone. HOWEVER, minutes later, union officials would commit only to testing when a fair and safe system is in place -- what they've been saying all along. After Friday's high-profile mix of sports and politics, HGH testing in pro football didn't seem closer to reality.
Wines...
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October 15, 2011
Mosby 2005 “Ossessione” Marche Rosso
Emilio Lustau Palo Cortado “Peninsula” Sherry
Francine et Olivier Savary 2006 Chablis
Matteo Correggia 2004 “La Val dei Preti” Nebbiolo d’Alba
Kunde Estate 2004 Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Hahn Estates 2006 Central Coast Meritage Red Table Wine
Domaine Oratoire St. Martin 2005 Cotes du Rhone
Pedroncelli 2005 Dry Creek Valley Sonoma County “Mother Clone” Zinfandel
A to Z 2006 Oregon Chardonnay
D’Arenberg 2007 “The Hermit Crab” Adelaide Viognier Marsanne
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Recipe...
Stuffed Chicken Divan with a Sherry Dijon
October 15, 2011
This classic dish has all the elements that people love: crisp broccoli, juicy chicken, and a tasty Parmesan sauce. By stuffing the chicken breasts you will cut down on the overall cheese in the dish and using a mixture of low-fat evaporated milk, broth and sherry with a touch of cornstarch makes a creamy sauce that tastes as rich as the full fat version. This recipe has been rated as “very flavorful!”
Servings: 4 • Time: Prep: 20 MINS Cook: 30 MINS, Total Time: 50 MINS
Ingredients:
Cooking spray
2 cups (4 ounces) fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Gruyere cheese
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
4 (6 to 8-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup low-fat evaporated milk
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Directions:
Preheat the broiler. Mist a shallow rectangular baking dish with cooking spray. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook until bright green and crisp tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and run under cold water until cold. Drain well again and squeeze dry in paper towels.
Chop the broccoli and toss in a bowl with the Gruyere and garlic. Insert a paring knife into the thickest part of each chicken breast to make a 3-inch deep pocket. Stuff each chicken breast with equal amounts of the broccoli mixture. Rub both sides of the chicken breasts with oil and thyme and season with salt and pepper.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes. Put the chicken in the pan and cook until golden brown and just cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. If the chicken begins to brown too quickly, turn the heat down to medium to finish cooking through. Transfer to the baking dish.
Meanwhile, combine the milk and stock in a small pot, season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir the sherry and cornstarch until smooth and pour, whisking constantly, into the sauce. Cook until just thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan. Top each chicken breast with 2 tablespoons of sauce and place under the broiler Broil until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes and then cut each breast in half on an angle. Whisk the mustard into the remaining sauce and spread a few tablespoons on each plate. Top with a halved chicken breast.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 347; Total Fat 11g (Sat Fat 5.1g, Mono Fat 3.9g, Poly Fat 1.1g) ; Protein 50g; Carb 10g; Fiber 1g; Cholesterol 126.5mg; Sodium 433.5mg
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Health...
Breast Cancer: 10 Common Misconceptions
October 15, 2011
There is increased awareness and increased knowledge for sure. But with that, confusion and misinformation still circulate around the issue. Here are some common misconceptions:
1. Breast pain is a symptom of breast cancer. That's rarely the case; breast cancer, especially early breast cancer, usually does not cause pain and may exhibit no noticeable symptoms. Most aches, pains or tenderness can be attributed to things like fibrocystic breast changes and the rise and fall of hormones, or a benign fluid-filled sac (a cyst), which can feel firm or squishy and can be aspirated by a doctor to withdraw the fluid causing the pain.
2. You're only at risk if breast cancer runs in your family. Only 5 to 10 percent of all breast cancers are hereditary due to mutations in genes associated with the disease. These mutations are more common among certain geographic or ethnic groups, like people of Ashkenazi (central or eastern European) Jewish descent and people of Norwegian, Icelandic or Dutch ancestry. Because they have a shared ancestry over many generations, particular genetic changes can occur more frequently in these groups.
3. Monthly self-exams don't make a difference. Despite recent advice discounting the importance of regular breast checks, many experts still believe in them. Mammography, clinical exams, MRIs: they're reliable screening methods, yet none of them is perfect, so it's wise to increase your chance of early detection by becoming familiar with your own breasts and reporting any changes, like lumps, swelling, dimpling or discharge to your doctor.
4. Tight, underwire bras cause breast cancer. This myth started with a husband and wife medical anthropologist team claiming that by wearing tight-fitting bras all day, every day, women inhibited lymphatic drainage, thus causing toxins to become trapped in breast tissue. But scientists discounted this theory in its failure to exclude confounding variables such as the presence in some women of known risk factors for breast cancer such as family history, hormones, age, weight, exercise levels, giving birth over the age of 30 or not having had children.
5. Only women get breast cancer. Although women do account for the vast majority of breast cancers, men are susceptible, too. With men, their cancers are usually linked to a strong family history or genetic causes and are usually seen in later stages, since men are not typically screened for breast cancer.
6. Older women don't need to get mammograms. Since the incidence of breast cancer increases with age, older women should get mammograms indefinitely. The highest incidence of the disease is in women in their 70s. The risk is approximately 1 in 23 for a woman in her 30s; rising to 1 in 8 by the time she is 85.
7. Wearing antiperspirant causes breast cancer. Parabens, which are used as preservatives in some antiperspirants, do have weak estrogen like properties. One small study found parabens in samples of tissue from human breast tumors but failed to analyze healthy breast tissue or tissues from other areas of the body (thus failing to demonstrate that parabens are found only in cancerous breast tissue). Subsequent studies have been unable to make a definite connection between parabens and breast cancer. The American Cancer Society says that more research is needed to study this issue.
8. A lump is the only sign of breast cancer. While a lump may indicate breast cancer or other benign breast conditions, there are other changes that could indicate cancer, like skin irritation or dimpling; swelling, nipple retraction or discharge (other than breast milk); redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin. Lymph nodes under the arm might swell if the cancer has already spread before a tumor in the breast is even large enough to be felt. And a mammogram can pick up a cancer before any symptom is felt or seen at all.
9. Only your mother's family history of breast cancer is important. Your father's family history is just as important, especially the women on his side of the family. And other cancers in men, like early-onset prostate or colon cancers should be considered when assessing your risk, too.
10. Women with lumpy, fibrocystic breasts are more at risk. Once thought a factor in increasing your risk, it is no longer seen as a connection. Lumpy breasts do, however, make it more difficult to differentiate normal tissue from cancerous tissue, so ask your doctor if you might be helped further by adding an ultrasound to your mammogram screenings.
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Politics...
House Passes H.R. 358, the “LET WOMEN DIE” Act
October 15, 2011
The GOP-led House of Representatives, with the blessings and encouragement of the United States Council of Catholic Bishops and extremist religious groups such as the Family Research Council, passed a bill in a vote of 251 to 172 that would, among other things, allow doctors and hospitals to "exercise their conscience" by letting pregnant women facing emergency medical conditions die. Yes. Die. This is what the Republicans called the "Protect Life Act."
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi called it what it is..."a savage assault on women's health."
Fifteen Democrats voted for what women's groups are calling the "Let Women Die" Act. These include anti-choice Congressmen Jason Altmire (PA), Sanford Bishop (GA), Dan Boren (OK), Jerry Costello (IL), Mark Critz (PA), Henry Cuellar (TX), Joe Donnelly (IN), Tim Holden (PA), Dan Lipinski (IL), Jim Matheson (UT), Mike McIntyre (NC), Nick Rahall (WVA), Mike Ross (AR), Collin Petersen (MN), and Heath Shuler (D-NC).
"Extremists prevailed today in the House of Representatives," said Debra Ness of the National Partnership for Women and Families, "proving again that they are badly out-of-touch with the majority of Americans who want lawmakers to focus on economic recovery, jobs and promoting, rather than restricting, affordable, quality health care -- not [on] an extreme, anti-woman agenda."
Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, called passage of the bill yet another reminder of how playing politics with women’s health and privacy is a priority for Speaker John Boehner.
“Americans are facing real challenges, yet House Speaker John Boehner is ignoring the public’s call for Congress to focus on jobs, said Keenan. Instead, he is coming up with new ways to give politicians more control over our personal and private decisions. The House’s attacks on women’s freedom and privacy are out of touch with out nation’s values and more important priorities.”
The bill, H.R. 358, about which we have written extensively, revives the earlier failed Stupak amendment, which would force health plans to drop comprehensive coverage in state health insurance exchanges, cutting off millions of women from the benefits they receive today and prevent women from paying for health insurance with abortion coverage with their own money.
H.R. 358 contains other provisions revealing complete disregard for women's health and lives. It permits states to enact sweeping refusal laws that would allow health plans to refuse to cover women’s preventive services, including birth control, without cost-sharing -- undoing a new protection under health reform supported by 66 percent of Americans. It also codifies and significantly expands an already expansive refusal clause (also known as the Weldon amendment) without any regard for patient rights or protections. Under current law (through the 2004 Weldon amendment), hospitals, health care facilities, and insurance plans can refuse to provide, pay for, provide coverage of, or refer for abortions. The Weldon amendment has no protections for patients to ensure they have access to care and information in a timely manner. H.R. 358 codifies this unfair and discriminatory provision. H.R. 358 further allows health care entities--hospitals, clinics--to refuse to "participate in" abortion care. This could mean that a hospital employee with no medical training or role in a patient’s treatment decisions could refuse to process bills, handle medical records, or even set up an examination room for a patient seeking abortion care.
And finally, it overrides protections for pregnant women under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act. EMTALA was enacted in 1986 to ensure public access to emergency services regardless of ability to pay, including women in active labor. Under EMTALA, hospitals must stabilize a pregnant patient who, for example, is facing an emergency obstetric condition or life-threatening pregnancy and either treat her--including an emergency abortion--or if the hospital or staff objects, to transfer her to another facility that will treat her.
H.R. 358 overturns decades of precedent guaranteeing people access to lifesaving emergency care, including abortion care and says it’s ok that a pregnant woman fighting for her life be left to die.
Read it again. It is that breathtaking.
As Representative Jackie Speier (D-CA) stated during floor debate, had this law been in effect 20 years ago she might not be here, because she was one of those women who needed an emergency abortion to save her life.
But the real lives of real women don't seem to be of great concern to the predominantly white male Congress.
“This bill is a collection of dangerous ideas that will undermine women’s health,” said Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. “Most devastating, the bill eliminates protections for patients seeking care in emergency circumstances, and would allow a hospital to deny lifesaving abortion care to a woman, even if a doctor deems it necessary.”
President Obama has said he would veto the bill if it were to reach his desk. "The Administration strongly opposes H.R. 358," said the statement of policy put out by the White House, "because, as previously stated in the Statement of Administration Policy on H.R. 3, the legislation intrudes on women's reproductive freedom and access to health care and unnecessarily restricts the private insurance choices that women and their families have today."
"America’s women and families are counting on the Senate to reject this measure," said Ness of the National Partnership, "and, if necessary, for President Obama to make good on his promise to veto it.”
Source: Jodi Jacobson, Editor-in-Chief, RH Reality Check, October 13, 2011.
