The Bear Market Economics Phenomenon: We just crossed an important hurdle

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Dear Fellow PFAW Supporter,

The Senate just voted to move forward on debating a "base" health care reform bill that does NOT include the Stupak-Pitts language attacking a woman's right to choose.

Last week, PFAW and NARAL teamed up to deliver nearly 100,000 petition signatures to Harry Reid urging him to make sure the anti-choice language stays out of the bill. Thank you to the tens of thousands of you who signed our petition. And thank you to those of you who have made a financial contribution to our efforts.

This is just the first hurdle. The debate and amendment process will be long in the Senate, and it's going to be a lot of work to make sure we can keep anti-choice attacks out of the bill. If we are successful, we then need to wage the fight again in the House before a final bill is agreed upon.

The Right will be fighting just as hard as we are. We need to make sure Americans get the health care reform they deserve without the unacceptable sacrifice of women's reproductive health and freedom. In the coming weeks, we'll work with our allies to stage rallies and lobby days, and there will be more chances for activists like you around the country to take action.

In the meantime, if you have not already added your name to the Senate petition, please do so now.

And please consider a donation to this work if you are able to make one at this time.

Once again, thank you for joining me in this important work, and thank you for your ongoing support of People For the American Way.