Democratic Women Senators fight back against Republicans

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Democratic women senators gathered today on Capitol Hill to make remarks on Republican attempts to introduce women's health issues like Planned Parenthood and abortions into the budget negotiations. With less than 7 hours until a federal shutdown will happen, women's health issues remain one of divisions up for debate. Spotted at the press conference were Sens. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Maria Cantwell (WA), Diane Feinstein (D-CA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), and Patty Murray(D-WA).