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February 2007

Governor Schwarzenegger Proposes Extending Medical Coverage to All Californians

February 27, 2007

Gov. Schwarzenegger proposes extending medical insurance to all Californians, including undocumented immigrants. The Californian Governor wants to transform the health care market by spreading the $12 billion cost of universal coverage among employers, individuals, insurers, government and health care providers.

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Budget Cut for the Office of Women’s Health

February 27, 2007

After a long struggle to get emergency contraception over the counter, the Office of Women’s Health has had its budget cut, potentially stalling future research. The Office of Women’s Health Office within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested a budget of 4 million, but may only receive 2.8 million. However, that $2.8 million has been spent or appropriated for salaries and initiated projects, therefore the office must effectively halt further operations for the rest of the year.

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Prevention First Act of 2007 (S. 21) Re- introduced in the 110th Congress

February 7, 2007

Prevention First Act of 2007 (S. 21) Re- introduced in the 110th Congress. NLIRH applauds the re-introduction of the Prevention First Act which addresses reproductive health care access.

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