President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles
President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles
PROFILE
Mary Jane Wagle
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FROM Mary Jane Wagle
Which Way, L.A.?
As the Election Nears: Proposition 4 Parental notification for abortion has been defeated in two prior elections, but a poll by the Public Policy Institute shows likely voters closely divided this time around: 46% say yes, 44% no, with 10% undecided. Proposition 4 would prohibit abortion for a minor until 48 hours after a doctor notifies her parents or legal guardian. Doctors could be held liable for damages if they failed to comply. There would be exceptions for medical emergencies and fear of child abuse.
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Feds Bar Free Contraception for Undocumented Immigrants The Bush Administration wants California to make sure that poor women are legal residents or citizens before they get free help with birth control. That policy could cost the federal government more money than ever. We hear more from Clea Benson of the Sacramento Bee and Mary Jane Wagle of Planned Parenthood in Los Angeles .
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