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This week, a congressional report proved that anti-choice "crisis pregnancy centers" have received $30 million of our tax dollars to tell patients that, among other things, suicide, breast cancer, and infertility are much more likely to occur following an abortion. None of these claims is true, of course.

Take action to stop these clinics from deceiving women at their most vulnerable moments:
http://www.ppaction.org/campaign/crisis_clinics2

These centers use neutral-sounding names and ads, falsely promising full reproductive health services. And now, thanks to an investigation by Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA), we know exactly what they're telling women, because female investigators called, saying they were pregnant, and recorded their conversations.

What kinds of sage advice are our tax dollars funding? Here are some direct quotes:

The research shows: Psychological stress after an abortion is NO MORE COMMON than after childbirth.
But they said: Abortions cause "guilt ... sexual problems ... suicidal ideas ... drug use, eating disorders" and "a downward spiral."

The research shows: Abortion does NOT cause an increased risk of breast cancer.
But they said: "All abortion causes an increased risk of breast cancer in later years."

The research shows: Abortions in the first trimester, using the most common abortion procedure, create NO risks for future fertility.
But they said: It's "common" for abortion to lead to "many miscarriages" or "permanent damage," such that "you wouldn't be able to carry."

Our government should not be funding anti-choice propaganda. Take action right now:
http://www.ppaction.org/campaign/crisis_clinics2

These examples don't represent just a few bad apples. The vast majority (87 percent) of centers called in this study provided false or misleading information about the health effects of abortion.

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