By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/gillibrand-proposes-more-access-to-maternal-care-and-adoption Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Gillibrand proposes more access to maternal care and adoption Politics May 22, 2019 8:04 AM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Kirsten Gillibrand says she wants to improve women’s access to maternal care and make adoptions and high-tech fertility treatments more accessible to those who want children. The New York senator said Wednesday she’s proposing a Family Bill of Rights that would improve access to obstetrician-gynecologists while making adoptions or in vitro fertilization accessible for everyone wanting children, regardless of income, religion or sexual orientation. The plan also would provide baby bundles for new parents, with items like diapers, onesies and a small mattress. It also includes paid family leave, universal prekindergarten programs and expanded child care tax credits. Gillibrand proposes paying for the measures with a 0.1% tax on financial transactions like stock purchases, which she says would generate $777 billion over 10 years. READ MORE: What does Kirsten Gillibrand believe? Where the candidate stands on 11 issues A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Kirsten Gillibrand says she wants to improve women’s access to maternal care and make adoptions and high-tech fertility treatments more accessible to those who want children. The New York senator said Wednesday she’s proposing a Family Bill of Rights that would improve access to obstetrician-gynecologists while making adoptions or in vitro fertilization accessible for everyone wanting children, regardless of income, religion or sexual orientation. The plan also would provide baby bundles for new parents, with items like diapers, onesies and a small mattress. It also includes paid family leave, universal prekindergarten programs and expanded child care tax credits. Gillibrand proposes paying for the measures with a 0.1% tax on financial transactions like stock purchases, which she says would generate $777 billion over 10 years. READ MORE: What does Kirsten Gillibrand believe? Where the candidate stands on 11 issues A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now