Statement from Progress Michigan Communications Director, Jessica Tramontana on the Michigan Senate dropping abortion coverage from its medical plan

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan Friday, February 8, 2012 Contact: Jessica Tramontana, jessica@progressmichigan.org, (517) 974-6302 “It’s appalling and ridiculous that Lansing Republicans want to put politics between women and their doctors,” said Jessica Tramontana, Communications Director of Progress Michigan. “This move by the Michigan Senate mirrors legislation already vetoed by the Governor that…

Republican Politicians Push Radical “Transvaginal Ultrasound” Bill

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan Friday, February 8, 2013 Contact: Jessica Tramontana, jessica@progressmichigan.org, 517-974-6302 Invasive and unnecessary requirement deemed too extreme by Republican Speaker LANSING – Last week 21 Republican state Reps. co-sponsored a bill that would have effectively forced women seeking an abortion to have an ultrasound performed with an invasive vaginal…