New women veterans' bill says abortion is not health care

The congressman had successfully requested the addition of language clarifying that the legislation’s definition of a “medical benefits package” did not include abortions and abortion counseling, in vitro fertilization, gender alterations, and membership in spas and health clubs.

“Because abortion methods dismember, decapitate, crush, poison, starve to death and induce premature labor, pro-life Members of Congress, and according to every reputable poll, significant majorities of “Americans want no complicity whatsoever in this violence,” Rep. Smith said.

“Abortion hurts women’s health and puts future children subsequently born to women who aborted at significant risk,” explained Smith. He cited studies showing increased psychological problems and possible breast cancer risks for women who have had abortions

I would suggest the Catholic News Agency report facts and stop promoting outright lies and hysteria. They obviously have a anti-choice agenda and stop at nothing to promote their stance. I believe it is a travesty to not protect our service women who are putting their lives on the line for our country and world with health care. And abortion is health care! This is shameful!