OK Lawmakers take food out of the mouths of babies to target Planned Parenthood

[Shallah Kali]

http://www.tulsaworld.com/opinion/article.aspx?subjectid=61&articleid=20110426_61_A13_Amongt839104


Measure would impact infant feeding program to target Planned Parenthood

by: World's Editorial Writers
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
4/26/2011 4:23:15 AM

Among the headlines, one doesn't ever expect to read in the local newspaper: "Lawmakers take food out of the mouths of babies."

Unbelievably, something like that occurred last week in the Oklahoma House. Rep. Jason Murphey, R-Guthrie, moved to amend a senior nutrition bill so that it prohibits independent contractors from distributing federal funds for a program that feeds mothers, babies and small children.

Why would Murphey do such a thing? Because Planned Parenthood of Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma, based in Tulsa, is among the nine independent contractors that administer the federal Women, Infants and Children feeding program.

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It's ironic lawmakers would target an agency that provides extensive prenatal and pediatric services to women and children, as well as early screenings for all kinds of childhood conditions. Tulsa's Planned Parenthood clinics annually provide about 8,600 prenatal visits a year and 5,600 pediatric visits. For many Tulsa-area residents, the care provided at a Planned Parenthood clinic is the only care they get.

http://www.jasonmurphey.com/murpheypage1.php

About Jason Murphey
Murphey started his own business at the age of 19 when as Executive Officer of G&C Security & Investigations INC., he provided security services to the Oklahoma City area. Jason Murphey created WebTeks in 2000, initially known as OnlineCouncil.com/OkLegislature.com, the company focused on providing web based content covering government activities.

In 2001, Murphey was elected to the Guthrie City Council where he worked to open up the government to the people. His term was marked by a consistent push for government reforms ranging from his successful effort to place government proceedings on television and the internet so citizens could view them, to defeating property and sales tax increases and calling for spending reductions.

Murphey graduated with his Bachelor of Arts degree from Charter Oak State College in May of 2006 with National Honors, is a member of the National Rifle Association, attends church at Church of God Outreach in rural Logan County and has achieved Toastmasters International's highest award for communication and leadership (DTM).

In 2006, Murphey campaigned for State Representative on a platform of never accepting contributions or gifts from lobbyists or groups that employ lobbyists. He also announced his intentions to work for reduction in the size of government, elimination of the state income tax, property tax reform and refocusing state government on essential services such as paving roads. Murphey conveyed his desire to open up state government to the scrutiny of the people through televising state government proceedings.

[HockeyMom]

1. Pro BIRTHERS only care about zygots, embryoes,

fetuses, and not about infants, children, teenagers, or adults.

[w8liftinglady]

2. Which is something that has always stunned me.

How can you call yourself "Pro-Life" and be SO against food,housing and healthcare for your fellow man.

[The Doctor.]

3. Well, obviously it's all part of a comprehensive strategy; once they can eliminate child labor laws,

then those little brats can pull themselves up by their own bootstraps.

It's an elegant solution, obviously.