The U.S. House voted by a very narrow margin today to pass a health insurance act (H.R. 1628) which faces grim prospects over in the U.S. Senate. Among other reported provisions, the act passed today would prevent federal funds from going to abortion providers including Planned Parenthood for one year.
Some things might be de-funded under the act, but women’s health isn’t one of them. From Steven Ertelt at LifeNews.com:
“The pro-life bill would eliminate more than $390 million (over 86%) of over $450 million in annual federal funding to Planned Parenthood, from all mandatory spending programs. The measure also redirects funding to community health centers which outnumber Planned Parenthood facilities 20 to 1 and offer a wider array of health care services, but not abortion. AHCA also repeals Obamacare abortion subsidies, adds reforms to give states more flexibility and lower costs, and provides families more options.”
But as I mentioned – now it goes to the Senate.
Members of Congress Shea-Porter and Kuster voted against the measure.
Leaven for the Loaf 