GOP & Insurers Call Domestic Violence Pre-Existing Condition. Traditional Values?

Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women in the United States, and Arkansas tops the list. See, Students Fight Domestic Violence in Arkansas by Mary Marsh

" . . in eight states, plus the District of Columbia, getting beaten up by your spouse is a pre-existing condition. . . .In human terms, it's a second punishment for a victim of domestic violence.

In 2006, Democrats tried to end the practice. An amendment introduced by Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), now a member of leadership, split the Health Education Labor & Pensions Committee 10-10. The tie meant that the measure failed.

All ten no votes were Republicans, including Sen. Mike Enzi (R-Wyoming), a member of the "Gang of Six" on the Finance Committee who are hashing out a bipartisan bill." from When Getting Beaten By Your Husband Is A Pre-Existing Condition by Ryan Grim. 

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