Pelosi Blasts Republicans For "Savage" Anti-Abortion Bill

By Lisa Kellman

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi called Republican legislation aimed at preventing federal funding for abortion a waste of time and an “assault on women’s health.” 

The bill, which the House will vote on tonight, would rework the Affordable Care Act passed last year and outlaw insurance plans funded through health care reform from providing abortion coverage. 

“When the Republicans vote for this bill today,” said Pelosi during a press conference “they will be voting to say that women can die on the floor and healthcare providers don’t have to intervene”

When jobs are at the forefront of everyones minds, Pelosi questioned why the GOP would bring up a “savage” bill that would withhold care from women.

“Its just appalling” Pelosi said.