Eric Schmitt in National Public Radio


On Abortion: Reinstate rule banning abortion referrals with federal funds

Schmitt announced Missouri would join a lawsuit against the Biden administration that would seek to reinstate a federal rule imposed during the Trump administration regarding abortions. The Biden administration had peeled back a 2019 rule that banned federally funded family planning clinics from referring patients for abortions. It also required family planning clinics receiving federal funds to remain financially and physically separate from abortion providers.
Source: KCUR 89.3 FM (NPR) on 2022 Missouri Senate race Nov 4, 2021

On Education: No evidence of increased threats towards school officials

Schmitt signed a letter protesting an Oct. 4 memorandum from Attorney General Merrick Garland that sought to address an increase in hostility and threats toward school officials. As schools reopened this year, reports have emerged describing intimidation and harassment directed at school board members and other education staff. Schmitt and others said there's no evidence of an increase in threats toward school officials and described the memorandum as an effort to chill free speech.
Source: KCUR 89.3 FM (NPR) on 2022 Missouri Senate race Nov 4, 2021

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