Councilmember Henderson introduces first bill to increase access to maternal health resources
January 15, 2021
Today, Councilmember Christina Henderson (At-Large) introduced legislation to increase access to maternal health resources. “For me, this issue is personal, having experienced first-hand the impact of DC not having a hospital that provides obstetrics care east of North Capitol Street,”said Henderson. “It will be a priority of mine to reduce the maternal mortality rate, provide support for expecting mothers including advocates in the delivery room, and expand our maternal health infrastructure to underserved areas of theDistrict of Columbia.”
Read More Statement of Councilmember Christina Henderson Statement on Today’s Violence at the Capitol
January 6, 2021
What happened in the District of Columbia today was completely unacceptable. This was not a First Amendment demonstration – it was an unlawful riot fueled by the lies and hate of a man unable to accept defeat and willing to shred the very fabric of our democracy in an attempt to hold on to power. Not only did today’s act threaten our democracy, but they also put at risk the safety of D.C. residents who work and live in and around the Capitol area, as well as our businesses and sacred institutions.
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