Indiana poised to cut Planned Parenthood funding

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

Indiana poised to cut Planned Parenthood funding
Indiana is poised to become the first state to cut off all government funding for the Planned Parenthood organization, providing a significant victory for the anti-abortion movement but presenting a political predicament for the state's governor, Mitch Daniels, as he considers running for president.

By TOM DAVIES; Associated Press
Published: 04/27/11 1:15 pm | Updated: 04/27/11 4:46 pm


INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana is poised to become the first state to cut off all government funding for the Planned Parenthood organization, providing a significant victory for the anti-abortion movement but presenting a political predicament for the state's governor, Mitch Daniels, as he considers running for president.

The Indiana House voted 66-32 Wednesday to approve a bill cutting the $3 million in federal money the state distributes to the organization for family planning and health programs.

The measure also ban abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy unless there is a substantial threat to the woman's life or health and requires women seeking an abortion be told that life begins at conception and that doctors performing abortions have admitting privileges in a nearby hospital. The Senate approved the measure earlier this month.

The action opens a new legislative front in the conservative assault on Planned Parenthood, which has been targeted for its abortion services. Efforts to cut off federal funds in Congress failed this month, but bills are moving in a number of statehouses.

Read more: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2011/04/27/1642606/indiana-may-cut-planned-parenthood.html

[rasputin1952]

1. So they will return the $3 million to the Treasury?

How can a state legislature cut federal funding?

When Christie stopped the tunnel in NJ, the feds sent a bill to NJ.

IN will go heavy blue in 2012...as will others...the R's have gone pretty far over the line this time.

[snappyturtle]

2. The ignorance here (IN) is astounding. I feel like I'm back in TX.

The legislature finished up 'big' yesterday and I'm sure Mitch can't wait to put his signature on the passed bills. Is there any place still sane in the country? If so, I want to move there tomorrow.

[One Voice]

3. Agreed!

I feel the same as you do. Former Texan also.
Wish I could move too.