SEC=UGA Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Much better than this... Fraking politicians, just damn.... Washington (CNN) -- House Republicans are set to hold hearings this week on legislation restricting federal support for abortion, a move that has little support in the Democratic-controlled Senate or White House but one of enormous importance to the GOP's socially conservative base. The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing Tuesday on a bill that would make the restrictions in the Hyde Amendment permanent. That amendment, which took effect in 1977 but must be renewed annually, prohibits federal funding for abortion except in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother. Among other things, it also bars Medicaid abortion funding and abortion coverage in health care plans for federal workers. On Wednesday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee will consider a bill designed to ensure that President Barack Obama's health care overhaul cannot be used to finance abortions. House Republicans have noted the overwhelming support for such legislation in their caucus; the bill before the Judiciary Committee has 172 co-sponsors. Democrats, however, have blasted the move as a misinterpretation of last fall's election results and a distraction from a sorely needed focus on job growth. This is "truly bad legislation coming out of the House," Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, said Tuesday. "It's about putting insecurity back in the lives of millions of women." It will not happen "on our watch," she insisted. "We are not going back in history." "These bills show a heinous disregard for the health and well-being of women in America," declared Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York. Democrats have taken aim at provisions in the Judiciary Committee bill that would strip certain federal tax deductions or credits from private-sector employers providing health care plans that include abortion coverage. Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-California, characterized the provisions Tuesday as a GOP tax hike. Republicans originally altered the definition of "rape" in the bill, saying that it pertained solely to "forcible rape," as opposed to statutory rape or other forms of assault. They later backtracked, however, after a wave of intense criticism from TV host Jon Stewart and others. Also generating controversy is a provision in the bill before the Energy and Commerce Committee that would prohibit the federal government from stripping financial support from hospitals that refuse to perform abortion-related services. Abortion-rights groups claim that the move could endanger women in potentially life-threatening situations. Abortion opponents, however, contend that the provision is merely an extension of other "conscience" protections in place for health care providers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bpwallace49 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Raise your hand if you are suprised at all that this is their focus instead jobs. Anyone? Anyone? Gotta get re-elected dontcha know . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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