Nelson files abortion amendment
source: http://www.politico.com/livepulse/1209/Nelson_files_his_abortion_amendment_.html?showall
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Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson and Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch today filed their amendment to tighten restrictions on federal funding for abortion. The amendment is likely to be debated on the floor tomorrow. Most observers expect it to fail, which could put the future of reform in doubt as Nelson has threatened to filibuster a bill that doesn't include the provision.
The amendment prohibits federal funds from paying for abortion. It prohibits the public option from covering abortion and blocks consumers from using subsidies to purchase a health insurance policy that covers abortion.
In addition to Nelson and Hatch, sponsors include Sens. Robert Casey ( D-Penn.), Sam Brownback (R-Kansas), John Thune, (R-S.D.), Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), Tom Coburn (R-Okla.), Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) David Vitter (R-La.), and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)
According to supporters of the amendment, its unlikely to pass.
http://www.politico.com/livepulse/1209/Nelson_files_his_abortion_amendment_.html...
The amendment prohibits federal funds from paying for abortion. It prohibits the public option from covering abortion and blocks consumers from using subsidies to purchase a health insurance policy that covers abortion.
In addition to Nelson and Hatch, sponsors include Sens. Robert Casey ( D-Penn.), Sam Brownback (R-Kansas), John Thune, (R-S.D.), Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), Tom Coburn (R-Okla.), Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) David Vitter (R-La.), and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)
According to supporters of the amendment, its unlikely to pass.
http://www.politico.com/livepulse/1209/Nelson_files_his_abortion_amendment_.html...
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Daisy909
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I guess the senators want to see more people on welfare and food stamps. I'm sure child abuse and child neglect will also go up. It amazes me that people don't understand that if someone is getting an abortion its because they're probably going to be unfit parents. This is just another way to make the poor poorer and the rich richer.
- 2 years ago
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Daisy909
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Good. I dont care what your opinion is on abortion people are going to have it done whether its legal or not. Therefore they should get the best care possible and not be subject to other peoples personal opinions on the matter.
- 2 years ago
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