Federal

CT & RI Officials Vote for Health Care Reform

As we celebrate the historic health care reform vote we are thankful for our members of Congress from CT and RI who fought hard to see this legislation passed. The health care bill vote was extremely close and passed by only a few votes. When it mattered the most our members took the important vote to expand health care coverage to millions of Americans. It is important that they hear from us and we thank them for their vote.

Giving Gifts of Stock to PPSNE

What's the easiest way to make a gift of stock to Planned Parenthood?
If you prefer, you may send a letter of instruction to your broker rather than contacting us directly. If your broker holds the stock, ask them to send the stock "DTC" to our account using the following information:

T. Rowe Price
DTC# 0443
Account #: 30Q256429 Pershing
Account Name: Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, Inc.

House Strips Abortion Coverage from Health Reform Bill

The health reform bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives Saturday night includes a startling setback for women: a prohibition on federal subsidies for insurance plans that cover abortion services, both private plans and those offered through the new "public option."

Rep. Kennedy Criticizes Catholic Stand on Health Care

Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy called the Catholic Church to task for opposing aspects of health care reform being debated in Congress. In an interview with CyberCast News, Rep. Kennedy declared, "If the church is pro-life, then they ought to be for health care reform because it's going to provide health care that [will] keep people alive." Providence Bishop Thomas J. Tobin responded that "Rep. Kennedy continues to be a disappointment to the Catholic Church..."