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IF YOU OWN A BUSINESS, I CANat times, tougher than she thought it wouldbe. “I didn’t expect the level of intimidationthey felt from the state, their fears that thestate would retaliate” against providers whoSAVE YOU MONEY ON YOURagreed to join the effort. That shows justhow political the administration of women’sBUSINESS PROPERTY TAXES.health services has become, she notes – andhow much easier it will be to serve womenwhen politics is taken out of the mix. “No If I do not save you money you pay me nothing.one is going to be excluded based on anyYou must come see me as soon as you receive your inventory demandpolitical consideration,” she said. “Whenfrom the county and/or your business property tax bill2013 Legacy 2.5iyou’re not beholden to the Legislature, or toso that we can protest your taxes in a timely manner.CVT Sedanpoliticians calling you and saying, ‘do this,0 % APRtexaspropertytaxattorneys.comFinancing**Availabledo that,’ when you don’t have anything else36 moto consider, it’s pretty simple: getting$27.78 / $1,000 financedwomen served.”BARGAS LAW FIRM 254.563.8965 1002 WEST AVE. STE. BHagerty’s group has winnowed administrativecosts to a minimum, allowing the31MPGEST. HWY.$209group to provide for a “rebuilding fund”that would be earmarked to help clinics thatValues: the99 NO DOWNhave had to close or limit operations aPAYMENTchance to reopen – an important part ofPER MONTH | 42 MO. LEASESpiritual Energies thatbuilding for the future. It would be hard toModel DAB, Pkg 01. With approved credit. Dealer contribution may affectfinal negotiated price. 42 mo lease, First mo. payment total due atimagine that Hagerty’s group could do anyinception, no sec. dep. required, 42 monthly payments of $209.99, finalopen you to thepymt / residual = $12,785. Based on 10k mi. / yr with $.15 per mi. excessworse than the state has done, and hercharge. MSRP $22,430. Stk# Z7960.application promises to do much more.Power of Your Real Self,She’s lined up 34 contractors operating 121clinics and expects to be able to serve morea free talk 3:30 pm Sat 1-19-13 at 2013 Forester 2.5xthan 190,000 women.Twin Oaks Branch of the Austin 5MT - Alloy Pkg.0 % APRFinancing**AvailableIf Hagerty’s application is successful, itPublic Library, corner of West63 mowill certainly be in part because the state$15.87 / $1,000 financedhas made such a mess of things. The governorinsists otherwise, according to hisEST. HWY.Mary and South Fifth. Speaker,27MPGspokesperson; Perry “understands theimportance of maintaining an adequateco-founder of Whole Life Books.$229safety net for our state’s most vulnerable,”ad paid for by Spiritual Friends99 NO DOWNNashed wrote in an email, “and expects thePAYMENTLegislature to take a good look at the needsPER MONTH | 42 MO. LEASEof our state and [to] prioritize as they balancethe budget.” Yet at least at present, itinception, no sec. dep. required, 42 monthly payments of $229.99, finalModel DFA, Pkg 21. With approved credit. Dealer contribution may affectfinal negotiated price. 42 mo lease, First mo. payment total due atpymt / residual = $12,234. Based on 10k mi. / yr with $.15 per mi. excessdoes not seem there is much political will tocharge. MSRP $22,657. Stk# Z8102.shift the focus from ousting Planned Parenthood to serving the real needs of lowincomewomen who continue to go withoutbasic and reproductive health care.Combined, more than 167,000 womenhave lost services through the family planningprogram and the WHP. 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Advocates sayThe only Stellar Performerthe 2013 session could be a real turningCertified Subaru dealer in central Texaspoint: Will the state take seriously the needto get reproductive services to women, andFREE OIL CHANGES FOR LIFE! 1thereby to improve the health of Texasfamilies while reducing the incidence ofunplanned pregnancies – and, by extension,the numbers of abortions?SUBARUOr if – as seems most likely – the Legis latureand the governor only harden theirOF GEORGETOWNONLY 15 MINUTES FROM AUSTINpositions: Will women’s health advocates findways to remove the Capitol from the equation7501 S IH-35 - EXIT 257altogether, and thereby return some minimal(512) 930-2111level of services to women whose access tohealth care has been sacrificed in an ideologicalwar against Planned Parenthood?FOR MORE SPECIALS VISITService Dept open Sat 9AM-4PM“What was done last session was so significant,so damaging,” says PP’s Wheat.www.subarugeorgetown.comSALES: M-F 8:30 - 8:00, Sat 9:00 - 8:00“Are we going to deny all the facts and continuein this direction, with an extremeSee dealer for details. *Purchase or lease any new (previously untitled)All lease payments include tax credits while supplies last. 1All regularscheduled maintenance must be completed at Subaru of Georgetown.Subaru and receive a complimentary factory scheduled maintenance planagenda and blocking women from healthfor 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first.) See Subaru AddedSecurity Maintenance Plan for intervals, coverages and limitations.services? It just doesn’t serve anyone.” n Customer must take delivery before 4-1-2013 and reside within theAll lease payments include tax credits while supplies last. 1All regularSavethe Date!promotional area. At participating dealers only. See dealer for programdetailsscheduledand eligibility.maintenance**Availablemust bewithcompletedapprovedat Subarucredit onofselectGeorgetown.modelsinSeelieudealerof anyforotherdetails.offer.**WithDealerapprovedparticipationcreditmayon selectaffectmodelsfinal negotiatedin lieu ofprice.any otherAll picturesoffer. Dealerfor illustrationparticipationonly.mayOffersaffectexpirefinal1/31/13.negotiated price. Allpictures for illustration only. Offers expire 9/4/12.a u s t i n c h r o n i c l e . c o m JANUARY 18, 2013 T H E A U S T I N C H R O N I C L E 25