The Hyde amendment simply prohibits abortions being performed by facilities that receive Federal funding.
Bernie Sanders: “The Hyde amendment simply prohibits abortions being performed by facilities that receive Federal funding.”
On the recordMay 10, 2011
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Senator Sanders clarifies the impact of the Hyde amendment on federally funded facilities.
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