Baltimore proposal targets PCCs

Advocates on both sides of the abortion debate filled Baltimore City Council chambers for a contentious hearing on legislation that would require pregnancy counseling clinics that do not provide abortion services to post signs indicating that policy. The legislation would affect four centers. City Council President Stephanie C. Rawlings-Blake introduced the bill at the behest of Planned Parenthood, which hopes the Baltimore legislation will serve as a model for a national effort. Leaders from several PCCs flatly denied that they create any confusion and said the legislation is a form of political harassment because it is so narrowly focused. Carol Clews, who oversees one center, showed a release form and a statement of care they post in their facility. Both indicate that no abortions are performed. Baltimore Sun