ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation and NARAL Pro-Choice America Legal and Policy Research Department researched and wrote this study. The Legal and Policy Research Department staff for the 2008 edition of Who Decides? The Status of Women's Reproductive Rights in the United States includes: Legal Director Cathleen M. Mahoney; Deputy Legal Director Belinda Bulger; Deputy General Counsel Ann Jameson; Senior Counsel Lisa R. Barton; Staff Attorneys Sheila C. Cummings and Julia J. Duncan; Assistant Director of Policy Research Danielle R. West; Legal and Policy Research Associates Lisa Jankowski, Meredith Parrish, and Adam Zimmerman; Legal and Policy Research Assistant Kate L. Vlach; Legal Interns Dorotha M. Ocker and Kelly Pretzer. Many other members of the NARAL Pro-Choice America staff provided invaluable assistance.

President Nancy Keenan, along with the Boards of Directors of NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation and NARAL Pro-Choice America provided support and encouragement. NARAL Pro-Choice America state affiliates and coalition partners provided valuable information. Countless others, particularly in state Medicaid offices and courts across the country, patiently answered requests for documents and information. We also appreciate the continued fine work of our graphic designers, Freedom by Design, and our printer, Mount Vernon Printing.

The generous financial support of the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation made this report possible.

NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation and NARAL Pro-Choice America assume sole responsibility for the content of the 17th edition of Who Decides?.

DISCLAIMER

Who Decides? The Status of Women's Reproductive Rights in the United States is strictly for informational purposes and does not constitute legal services or representation. For legal advice, a practicing attorney who has a thorough knowledge of current law in the state or locality and who is informed about all relevant details of the situation should be consulted.

NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation and NARAL Pro-Choice America do not guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this book. Laws change, often rapidly, and interpretations of statutes may vary. Legislation may have been introduced or acted upon, or cases decided, after the date this book went to press. Systematic bill- and case-tracking concluded on October 31, 2007.

NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation and NARAL Pro-Choice America hereby specifically disclaim any liability for loss incurred as a consequence of the use of any material in this book.

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