Aug. 4: Unintended Pregnancy Prevention Act rally

The NYT reported today that
Gov. George E. Pataki's aides said last night that he would veto a bill to make the so-called morning-after pill available without a prescription, prompting outrage among abortion-rights advocates.

Urgent Action Needed!
RALLY on AUGUST 4th!
Soon, The Unintended Pregnancy Prevention Act will arrive on Governor Pataki's desk. It's time to show our support for the bill and urge the Governor to sign it into law.
Where: 633 3rd Ave. (40/41st) Outside of governor Pataki's NYC office.
When:5:00pm start
Rally to urge the Governor to sign the Unintended Pregnancy Prevention Act and expand women's access to emergency contraception.

Kevin C. Quinn, a spokesman for the governor, said in a statement that the governor's main objection was that the bill did not include provisions that would prevent minors from having access to the drug.
Mr. Quinn said the governor would be willing to reconsider the measure if the Legislature drafted and passed a new bill that addressed his concerns about the drug's availability to minors, as well as "other flaws."
Mr. Pataki's decision comes as he lays the groundwork for a presidential run in 2008 and underscores the forces he must negotiate as he steps onto the national stage.
Mr. Pataki's position as a longtime supporter of abortion rights has enabled him to survive in heavily Democratic New York for three terms. Had he signed the bill, he would have angered national conservatives, who are adamantly opposed to the emergency contraception and whose support he will need.
The governor revealed his position after he was asked about plans by Naral Pro-Choice New York, to start a nationwide television advertising blitz intended to pressure him into backing the bill. (for complete article, NYT)