Breaking news: Family planning stripped from stimulus bill

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The Medicaid Family Planning State Option is a provision that would provide health care coverage for 2.3 million low-income women while generating savings for states and the federal government. Now, after misinformation was spread by opponents, it's been cut from the economic stimulus bill. Call the White House comment line now at 202-456-2111 and speak out in support of this important provision.

Calling the White House is quick and easy. Here are some ideas for what to say: 

1. The White House switchboard operator will answer first. Tell the operator you have a comment about the economic stimulus plan, and you'll be transferred to a White House staff member. 
2. Give your name and say you are a constituent with a comment on the economic stimulus bill.
3. Say that you are disappointed that affordable family planning has been stripped from the latest stimulus package, and that you support restoring the Medicaid Family Planning State Option.
4. Thank the staff member for passing along your message and say goodbye!

Calling the White House is really that simple, and it usually takes less than five minutes. (A phone call is the best way to make your voice heard, but if you are unable to make the call, you can send an email here.)