Conservatives just can't keep their big medieval mouthes shut (Canada)

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ST. JOHN’S, N.L.—The Harper campaign went into damage control early today in an attempt to keep the divisive abortion issue off the table.

Reports have quoted a Conservative Saskatchewan backbencher as saying International Planned Parenthood Federation had its funding blocked because it supported abortion.

Brad Trost reportedly told a pro-life meeting in Saskatchewan last weekend that the efforts of the movement had likely denied the organization funding after decades of receiving it.

Harper spokesman Dimitri Soudas met with reporters early today in Newfoundland and reiterated the basics of the government’s G-8 “Muskoka Initiative” on child and maternal health. .............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/978228--tories-in-damage-control-over-abortion-funding?bn=1