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Texas maternal mortality report delayed ahead of midterm elections
Original: “I can’t come up with any rational, reasonable explanation that this [report] would be delayed, especially amid a midter
Texas has delayed its maternal mortality report, prompting criticism that the timing is politically motivated ahead of the midterm elections. Critics, quoted by the Texas Observer, say there is no rational reason to hold back the report during an election season, suggesting officials may want to avoid spotlighting maternal death figures while reproductive rights are a key campaign issue in the state.
Why now: The delay coincides with midterms and abortion is a contested election issue, raising suspicion of political interference.
TexasTexas Department of State Health ServicesTexas Observer
Evidence
- “I can’t come up with any rational, reasonable explanation that this [report] would be delayed, especially amid a midterm election, unless it was politically motivated.” https://www. texasobserver.org/texas-matern al-mortality-report-delay-elections-dshs/ # abortion #… · TexasObserver@texasobserver.social · 9
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