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On the recordFebruary 7, 2011
The need to pass this legislation I believe is self-evident when we think about the extraordinary subsidies, both direct and indirect, in the 'Patient Protection Affordable Care Act' for abortion across government spending.
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Steve King
Republican · Iowa

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King argues for legislation against taxpayer funding for abortion due to perceived excessive subsidies.

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