More Intrusive Demands by Republicans

Virginia Proposal Mandating Ultrasound Before Abortion Debated

Uploaded by PBSNewsHour on Feb 23, 2012

Amid rising criticism, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell changed his stance on a bill that would require women to have a transvaginal ultrasound before an abortion, noting that an abdominal ultrasound would be more appropriate. Judy Woodruff and guests discuss Virginia's proposed law and nationwide efforts to curb access to abortions.

DeGette Talks War on Women with Reverend Sharpton

Uploaded by RepDianaDeGette on Feb 24, 2012

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) joins Al Sharpton on MSNBC to talk about the GOP assault on women's health. DeGette is co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, and a long-time advocate for a woman's access to affordable health care. She and the Reverend discuss the dangerous personhood amendments being advanced in several states across the country and the all-out assault on comprehensive women's health happening at the federal level.

Virginia's Transvaginal Ultrasound Anti-Abortion Law

Uploaded by TheYoungTurks on Feb 16, 2012

Virginia has proposed legislation on the docket that would make transvaginal ultrasounds required without the woman's consent. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss the proposed law. Like this video if you are pro-choice.