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CONGRESSWOMAN CHU DENOUNCES VICIOUS ATTACKS AGAINST SANDRA FLUKE

WASHINGTON, DC – On February 23, Georgetown University law student Sandra Fluke bravely testified before the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee about the importance of access to contraception for all women. To discredit her testimony, right wing radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh called Ms. Fluke a “prostitute” and a “slut”. In response to his vile attacks, Congresswoman Chu will be sending a letter of outrage to Speaker Boehner and released the following statement:

CONGRESSWOMAN CHU OPPOSES LEGISLATION AIMED AT LIMITING CHOICE

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Chu opposed the Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (H.R. 3541), or PRENDA during a House Judiciary Committee markup of the bill and offered two amendments to highlight the hypocritical stance of the bill’s proponents.

39th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade

Today marks the 39th anniversary of the landmark Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court case. The ruling ensured women their Constitutional right to choose what to do with their own bodies, marking a pivotal turning point for safe health practices and for a woman’s right to privacy.

Congresswoman Chu Applauds HHS for Ensuring Equal Access to Contraceptives

WASHINGTON, DC: Today the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced its final rule on preventative services covered under the Affordable Care Act. In the decision, HHS maintained that most employers will be required to provide full range preventative service – including birth control without co-pay – to their employees under the Affordable Care Act. The final ruling exempts overtly religious organizations such as churches, but all other employers have one year to comply with the law. Following the announcement from HHS, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32) praised the decision:

LA health clinics rally for funding with Democratic congresswoman

This article highlights Rep. Chu’s fierce advocacy to protect funding for L.A.’s community health clinics.

Congresswoman Judy Chu and Other Elected Leaders to Speak Out Against Beverly Hospital’s Outlaw Actions at Rally Tomorrow

Congresswoman Judy Chu, with other elected and community leaders, will speak out in support of the nurses at Beverly Hospital, who have been subject to unlawful tactics in their fight to guarantee safe and patient care.

Rep. Chu Lauds Passage of Health Reform, Reconciliation Bills

Summary of the Final Health Care Reconciliation Bill

Congresswoman Chu Denounces Stupak Amendment, Urges Removal of Anti-Choice Elements from Health Care Reform Bill

Rep. Chu's Statement on Passage of H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act