Make Birth Free: A Vision for Congress to Empower American Mothers, Families, and Communities

That is interesting. I wonder what Congress thinks about it.

Handmaid for Jesus said:

That is interesting. I wonder what Congress thinks about it.

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Death by committee if it gets that far.

Akita Suggagaki said:

A comprehensive program to Make Birth Free would also reduce pregnancy and childbirth costs overall, making the program more cost-effective over time. This is because many of the sticker costs associated with pregnancy and childbirth result from misaligned financial incentives for healthcare providers.

Make Birth Free: A Vision for Congress to Empower American Mothers, Families, and Communities - Americans United for Life

We are in awe of America’s mothers. Every day, a mother gives her heart unreservedly to her family. She leads with love for her children and her family. But the American family is threatened. We all feel it. Everyday costs are skyrocketing. Marriage, and especially family, increasingly seem like...

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At last something I can get behind coming from the pro-life camp. Let' see how it does with the "I will do anything to stop abortion unless it costs anything or in any way lessens the burden on those filthy floozies who got knocked up" crowd.

I like that!

I even would wager it would IMPROVE maternal mortality rates in the US which should be viewed as a national shame.

rambot said:

I like that!

I even would wager it would IMPROVE maternal mortality rates in the US which should be viewed as a national shame.

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You should know by now that we're beyond shameless.

Desk trauma said:

You should know by now that we're beyond shameless.

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It's the second time you've told me (at least). I should maybe stop bringing it up though.

rambot said:

It's the second time you've told me (at least). I should maybe stop bringing it up though.

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Oh I don't blame you. It's hard enough for me to accept a lot of things about my own country and I'm here amongst it, they have to be even harder to swallow watching from a distance.

Desk trauma said:

Oh I don't blame you. It's hard enough for me to accept a lot of things about my own country and I'm here amongst it, they have to be even harder to swallow watching from a distance.

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Honestly, it kinda is Desk. On reddit I hear from a lot of "working class" and retail types and their situation sounds, not JUST untenable but pretty unjust. And when I hear the "pick up your bootstraps" or "folks wanna be poor" or this idea that America is a raving success, it's just totally lost on me as I hear the echoes of their terrible treatment.

For a group of people who tend to be hesitant to believe in Evolution, Republicans sure try to ensure other people's demise for their own benefit.

Handmaid for Jesus said:

That is interesting. I wonder what Congress thinks about it.

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In the House 213 for, 222 against.
In the Senate 51 for, 49 against.

With the pro-life? Party constituting the no votes.

Fantine said:

In the House 213 for, 222 against.
In the Senate 51 for, 49 against.

With the pro-life? Party constituting the no votes.

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I wonder when the Republican Party plans to help Americans. I imagine it might be any day now..... but maybe not.

Fantine said:

With the pro-life? Party constituting the no votes.

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Hmmm .That isn't pro-life is it?

rambot said:

I wonder when the Republican Party plans to help Americans. I imagine it might be any day now..... but maybe not.

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Even if there are GOP that want to help Americans, they would be knocked out of the party if they do.

R's like the sink or swim ethic for America.

Sounds like a good start, but as far as expenses related to having a kid go, childbirth is the cheap part.

iluvatar5150 said:

Sounds like a good start, but as far as expenses related to having a kid go, childbirth is the cheap part.

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Over time raising a child will will cost more but as far as lump sums birthing the kids is up there.

Desk trauma said:

Over time raising a child will will cost more but as far as lump sums birthing the kids is up there.

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Over time? We just got done shopping for daycares. The better-than-average-but-not-top-tier ones were all $19-21k/yr for a toddler. That’s $10k/yr less than the minimum wage we currently pay our nanny. Even the cheap ones are $1k/mo.

iluvatar5150 said:

Over time? We just got done shopping for daycares. The better-than-average-but-not-top-tier ones were all $19-21k/yr for a toddler. That’s $10k/yr less than the minimum wage we currently pay our nanny. Even the cheap ones are $1k/mo.

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Yes, over time. I have never dealt with a day care that wanted a years worth of fees at enrolment.

Paulos23 said:

Even if there are GOP that want to help Americans, they would be knocked out of the party if they do.

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And isn't it weird nobody every addresses it?

Desk trauma said:

Over time raising a child will will cost more but as far as lump sums birthing the kids is up there.

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Silly, that’s why the lawyers set up the trust fund!