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Intern Capitol Hill Briefing

Saving Women's Lives: The Importance of Reproductive Healthcare Funding

The big event of each summer is a Hill briefing planned by the interns. This summer, Reps. Hilda Solis and Carolyn Maloney joined us to discuss "The Importance of Reproductive Healthcare Funding." Our four panelists, FMF President Ellie Smeal, Craig Lasher, Crystal Lander and Katy Vedlitz, discussed the impact of cuts to family planning funding, the Global Gag Rule and increased birth control pricing.

collage of the setup process

Setting up for the event
(Clockwise from Top Left) Early morning cab ride with the necessary supplies;
poised to register incoming attendees; setting up our FMF table; turning off interns' cell phones under the table.

The Speakers
FMF President Ellie Smeal; Rep. Carolyn Maloney; the panelists (Katy Vedlitz, Crystal Lander and Craig Lasher); and a captivated audience.

collage of interns

Interns Hard at Work

interns with Miriam from feministing.com

Miriam (in white) from Feministing showed up!

We Love Ellie!

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