Absolutely not. My amendment would not alter or weaken these long-standing provisions which I chose to retain in the fiscal year 2008 bill, 15 different provisions that were offered by various Members of Congress. Every provision is still in this bill that prohibits the use of U.S. tax dollars for abortion or restricts family planning.
Discussing amendments related to fiscal year 2008 appropriations and abortion funding.
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