Buchanan Refuses to Clarify Position on "Forcible Rape"

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Congressman Vern Buchanan co-sponsored a bill with Representative Todd Akin and vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan that sought to change the definition of rape and incest and limit health care options to women who are victims of so called "forcible rape" only.

Yesterday, Congressman Vern Buchanan refused to answer questions on his support of the bill.

"Congressmen Buchanan and Akin are far outside the mainstream on matters of women's health and also on common sense matters like the definition of rape," said Keith Fitzgerald. "This is an issue of basic human dignity. We need to hear from Congressman Buchanan if he continues to support narrowing the definition of rape under federal law."

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