Gov't on verge of shutting down over dispute about subsidized pap smears

[babylonsister]

Pathetic.

Ryan Grim
Government Shutdown Threatened By Republicans Over Planned Parenthood

First Posted: 04/ 7/11 11:36 PM ET Updated: 04/ 7/11 11:56 PM ET



WASHINGTON -- The United States government is on the verge of shutting down over a dispute about subsidized pap smears, according to sources familiar with the budget negotiations.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/07/government-shutdown-planned-parenthood_n_846463.html

[LiberalFighter]

1. They shouldn't have any riders.

And I wonder what group benefits from defunding pap smears? Some medical organization or group??

I think we should find out or make it look like a group is involved in shutting it down and put pressure on them to pressure Boehner.

[Avant Guardian]

2. Capitulating to the republicans has emboldened them