Sarah McCammon

Sarah McCammon appears in the following:

Trump, Republicans Are 'Exploiting' Coronavirus To Ban Abortion, New Ad Alleges

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

A six-figure digital ad buy from the abortion rights group NARAL accuses President Trump and his allies of using the pandemic to restrict abortion.

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Federal Court: Medication Abortions Can Proceed In Texas

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

A federal appeals court is allowing medication abortions to proceed in Texas despite an order suspending nonessential procedures.

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Federal Appeals Court Reinstates Texas Abortion Ban Instituted During COVID-19 Crisis

Friday, April 10, 2020

Clinics had begun scheduling appointments following a favorable lower-court ruling, but had to stop after the appeals court order was issued.

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Federal Appeals Court Panel Reaffirms Texas Abortion Ban Under Coronavirus Limits

Tuesday, April 07, 2020

The decision allows the ban while litigation continues. Top state Republican officials have said abortion is an elective procedure and should be suspended to save medical supplies during the pandemic.

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Federal Judge Allows Some Abortions To Continue In Oklahoma

Monday, April 06, 2020

Patients have been turned away for abortions after Republican state officials said an executive order suspending elective procedures during the coronavirus pandemic applies to abortions.

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Hospitals Reject Trump's Claim They Are 'Really Thrilled' With Supplies

Sunday, April 05, 2020

As hospitals warn of shortages, President Trump claims without offering evidence that he's hearing from administrators who are pleased with the current levels of supplies.

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In Texas, Oklahoma, Women Turned Away Because Of Coronavirus Abortion Bans

Thursday, April 02, 2020

Republican officials in several states are trying to ban abortion during the coronavirus pandemic to preserve medical supplies.

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Citing Concerns About Access For 'Seniors,' West Virginia's Governor Delays Primary

Wednesday, April 01, 2020

More than a dozen states have delayed primaries because of the coronavirus.

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As The Pandemic Spreads, Battles Over Abortion Play Out In Court

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Republican officials in several states have sought to suspend abortions during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus Pandemic Takes A Toll On ER Doctors' Health And Families

Saturday, March 28, 2020

Some doctors are sending their children to live elsewhere and rearranging their personal lives as they fight the epidemic.

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State Officials Battle Over Abortion During Medical Supply Shortage

Friday, March 27, 2020

Republican officials in a growing number of states say abortion is a nonessential procedure that can be delayed during the coronavirus pandemic; Democratic attorneys general are pushing back.

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COVID-19 Is Pausing Elective Medical Procedures. In Some Places, That Means Abortion

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

As hospitals cancel elective surgeries to preserve medical supplies to treat coronavirus patients, some abortion rights opponents say abortion should be considered a nonessential procedure.

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Anti-Abortion Rights Groups Ask HHS To Urge End To Abortion During Pandemic

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Groups opposed to abortion rights have signed a letter asking federal health officials to urge abortion providers to "cease operations" in an effort to preserve medical equipment.

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As Economy Struggles, Nonprofits Ask Congress For Help

Monday, March 23, 2020

Nonprofit groups say the nation's charitable sector has been especially hard-hit amid the coronavirus pandemic. Several national groups are calling on Congress for $60 billion in emergency funding.

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In Ohio, A Debate About Whether Abortion Counts As An 'Essential Service'

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Abortion rights groups say the coronarvirus crisis is being used as a cover to restrict abortion access statewide.

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Drive-Through Coronavirus Tests Begin To Pop Up Around The United States

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Around the country, drive-through testing sites are popping up to screen patients for COVID-19. The goal is to improve surveillance and reduce pressure on emergency rooms.

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How To Be Alone, But Not Lonely, Despite The Coronavirus

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

As social distancing becomes common practice because of the new coronavirus, people are finding ways to stay connected and fight isolation.

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As Missouri Clinic Awaits Its Legal Fate, Abortions In State Have Virtually Halted

Thursday, March 12, 2020

The state has one remaining clinic in St. Louis, but Planned Parenthood officials say just three abortions were performed there in February, down from 174 in the same month a year ago.

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Schools And Businesses Grapple With How To Cope With Coronavirus

Sunday, March 08, 2020

Schools and businesses are hiring industrial cleaning companies to prevent coronavirus infection but it may be most valuable as a confidence measure.

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The Deep Divide Between Urban And Rural Voters

Tuesday, March 03, 2020

Cities and rural areas tend to vote differently. We visit communities in and around Charlotte, N.C., and find that voters in each place feel that they live a world apart from their neighbors.

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