Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2017
Who’s afraid of Planned Parenthood? Paul Ryan and Republican congressmen
In their first week back on the job, House Speaker Paul Ryan and his non-uterus-having Republican congressmen have announced an extremist effort to defund Planned Parenthood, a healthcare provider used by 1 in 5 American women in their lifetime:
House Speaker Paul Ryan announced Thursday that Republicans will move to strip all federal funding for Planned Parenthood as part of the process they are using early this year to dismantle Obamacare.
Planned Parenthood volunteers lined up today at Speaker Ryan’s office to deliver the signatures of 87,000 men and women who stand with Planned Parenthood. Instead of accepting the petition delivery and moving on with his day, Paul Ryan instead dispatched a team of security:
.@SpeakerRyan's office sent 6 security guards to block delivery of 87K #IStandWithPP petitions telling Ryan not to defund Planned Parenthood pic.twitter.com/56QHwhjR2q
— Planned Parenthood Action (@PPact) January 6, 2017
Although he had been greeting other constituents, his office was suddenly closed for business:
.@SpeakerRyan's office is appointments-only & conveniently closed now—right when we came by to drop off thousands of #IStandWithPP petitions pic.twitter.com/wCqOjzZION
— Planned Parenthood Action (@PPact) January 6, 2017
Who’s afraid of Planned Parenthood? Paul Ryan. He didn’t want to hear from the nearly 90,000 people who signed that petition, let’s make sure he hears from you NOW. Grab your smartphone and call. You can use the script below as a guideline. It only takes a minute to voice your opposition to his extremist efforts and they do listen, especially if you remain polite and calm. Save his number in your phone. We’re going to be using it frequently.
House Speaker Paul Ryan
Phone: (202) 225-0600
Hi, my name is ____________ and I live in _____________.
I’m calling to ask Speaker Ryan NOT to hold a vote on any attempt to defund Planned Parenthood.
We see through your blatantly political attempt to do whatever it takes to attack women’s health and rights and take health care away from the people who need it most. If Congress cuts funding to Planned Parenthood, millions of people will be left without access to birth control, lifesaving cancer screenings, and other basic care. Many of them will have nowhere else to go for the health care they need.
I’m counting on Speaker Ryan to do the right thing and stand up for the Planned Parenthood patients in our community and across the country who rely on those health centers.
I stand with Planned Parenthood because [insert your own story, if you like].
I expect Speaker Ryan to stop any attacks on Planned Parenthood and the vital health services they provide.
Thank you for your time.
After you call Speaker Ryan, click here to find the contact numbers for congressional representatives and senators. It only takes a minute and it is the simplest, most effective resistance tool we have.
Jump below to see a brief interview with Dawn Laguens on the importance of Planned Parenthood, particularly to women who live in underserved areas of the country:
Planned Parenthood EVP @dawnlaguens: We won't go away, but without federal funding, won't be able to serve millions. https://t.co/2XEB8WWa0Z
— CNN This Morning (@CNNThisMorning) January 6, 2017
UPDATE
Friday, Jan 6, 2017 · 12:25:59 PM PST · Jen Hayden
Some are reporting the phone number in D.C. is buys, so here is another number to try:
We’ll fight like hell to ensure people have access to care—but we’ll need your help. Call @SpeakerRyan now: 608-752-4050 #IStandWithPP
— Planned Parenthood Action (@PPact) January 5, 2017
Source: http://dailykos.com
