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by Lindsay Beyerstein, Media Consortium blogger
Image courtesy of Flickr user idsartha, via Creative Commons LicenseLast week, the Obama administration preemptively caved to the anti-choice lobby by declaring that new high-risk insurance pools, a byproduct of recent health care legislation, will not cover abortions, even if states or patients pay for that coverage with their own money. Under health care reform, states must create high-risk insurance pools for people with preexisting conditions. These pools will be phased out in 2014 when the new insurance exchange comes online.
As you may recall, the Nelson amendment to the health care reform bill says that the federal government can’t pay for abortion coverage in the exchanges, but it doesn’t mention the high-risk pools. There is no overarching ban that would preclude federal funds for abortion coverage in the high-risk pools. The Obama administration’s ruling is purely a lack of political courage. In fact, as Jessica Arons explains at RH Reality Check, the pool rules are even stricter than Nelson’s rules for the exchange.
Hey, you! Outta the high-risk pool!
The Nelson amendment was hailed as a compromise because it gave women the option of buying their own abortion coverage. Now, the Obama administration has taken that option away from women in high-risk pools. This is especially troubling because high-risk pools are supposed to help people with chronic medical conditions—who might be more likely to need an abortion. That means that more women with diabetes and cancer will have to pay out of pocket for abortions to preserve their health.
Michelle Chen of ColorLines accuses the Obama administration of selling out women of color to avoid the wrath of the anti-choice lobby. She predicts that women of color will be disproportionately affected by these restrictions because they are more likely to end up in the high-risk pools in the first place.
Nail in the Coffin
In the latest of a series of videos on occupational health and safety, Brave New Films shines a spotlight on toxic chemicals in the nail salon industry. Currently, there are almost no federal regulations on what manufacturers can put in professional beauty products. The nail care industry is booming. There over a hundred thousand manicurists in California alone, most are female, and a large percentage are Vietnamese immigrants. Salon workers breathe a toxic soup of chemicals, many of which have never been tested on humans. Brave New Films is circulating a petition calling on Congress to protect workers by supporting safe cosmetics legislation.
Kagan gets the nod
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Elena Kagan’s nomination to the Supreme Court by a vote of 13-6. The outcome of Tuesday’s vote was never in doubt. Many were mildly surprised to see that Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-SC) voted in Kagan’s favor. Steve Benen of the Washington Monthly predicts that the vote will ensure that Graham will get a conservative primary challenger. But Benen also doesn’t see what all the fuss is about.
[...] I still find the right’s outrage over Graham to be pretty silly. He’s voting for a qualified Supreme Court nominee? The horror! Ruth Bader Ginsburg was confirmed on a 96 to 3 vote when her nomination was sent to the floor. How many of those Republicans were threatened with primary challenges because of it?
This post features links to the best independent, progressive reporting about health care by members of The Media Consortium. It is free to reprint. Visit the Pulse for a complete list of articles on health care reform, or follow us on Twitter. And for the best progressive reporting on critical economy, environment, health care and immigration issues, check out The Audit, The Mulch, and The Diaspora. This is a project of The Media Consortium, a network of leading independent media outlets.by Lindsay Beyerstein, Media Consortium blogger
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My roommate decided he wants to get a manicure.
I decide through boredom that there is 1st time for everything..i guess.
This is recall of our salon adventure.My roommate decided he wants to get a manicure.
I decide through boredom that there... more
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Oh, the astonishing lengths we'll go to slow the march of time. In the universal quest to thwart the aging process, people will try anything. And we do mean anything. Jabbing botulinum toxin into your forehead, it seems, is for amateurs. We bravely sought out the most exotic (read: beyond weird) natural beauty concoctions money can buy, several of which made us want to throw up a little.Oh, the astonishing lengths we'll go to slow the march of time. In the universal... more
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It a common fact that the foot look is often the first to be neglected though it can spoil the most perfect image. As you probably know there are a few types of pedicure.It a common fact that the foot look is often the first to be neglected though it can... more
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Sarah takes a look back at some of her favorite Target Women pods.
For more Sarah Haskins: http://current.com/topics/88794117/sarah_haskins/new/0.htm
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Target Women is a recurring segment on Current TV's weekly television show, infoMania. In each episode of Target Women, Sarah Haskins takes a look at the often-ridiculous way the media reaches out to women.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.Sarah takes a look back at some of her favorite Target Women pods.
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From the report: Ready for the latest in spa pampering? Prepare to dunk your feet in a tank of water and let tiny carp nibble away.
Does anyone consider this animal cruelty?From the report: Ready for the latest in spa pampering? Prepare to dunk your feet in a... more
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"A novel type of pedicure involving live fish which chomp away at dead skin is catching on at a Virginia beauty salon."
Read the full article. It's great."A novel type of pedicure involving live fish which chomp away at dead skin is... more
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Ready for the latest in spa pampering? Prepare to dunk your tootsies in a tank of water and let tiny carp nibble away.Ready for the latest in spa pampering? Prepare to dunk your tootsies in a tank of... more
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We all depend on our feet to take us everywhere that we need to go. Here are some tips to keep your feet healthy, strong, and feeling great!We all depend on our feet to take us everywhere that we need to go. Here are some tips... more
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