(The Center Square) – A multi-state coalition sent a letter this week to congressional leaders, urging them to continue tax credits for Affordable Care Act insurance plans that cover abortions.
Phil Weiser of Colorado was one of the Democratic attorneys general from 21 jurisdictions to sign the letter, which argued that restricting abortion coverage is “dangerous.” The letter is addressed to House Speaker Mike Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
“This latest effort to tie ACA tax credits to abortion restrictions is an unacceptable attempt to override state laws and the individual rights of our residents,” Weiser said . “We will continue to fight for the health, dignity and autonomy of every

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