Scott Brown opposed defunding Planned Parenthood

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Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) said Tuesday that he opposes House GOP efforts to choke off funding for Planned Parenthood as part of the ongoing budget negotiations between the two chambers.

"I support family planning and health services for women," the moderate Brown, who supports abortion rights, said in a statement. "Given our severe budget problems, I don't believe any area of the budget is completely immune from cuts. However, the proposal to eliminate all funding for family planning goes too far. As we continue with our budget negotiations, I hope we can find a compromise that is reasonable and appropriate."

House conservatives have demanded that Congress end federal funding - about $330 million -- for the organization because of the abortion services it provides. Even though current law prevents federal funds from being used on abortions, critics say giving the money to the organization ensures that it has the resources to administer the procedure. Last month, the House adopted an amendment by a 240-185 to cut off funding for the group - with 10 Democrats voting for it, and seven Republicans voting against it.

But the Brown announcement shows a growing divide between the two chambers over the hot-button issue. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) has raised similar concerns about the House's proposal. It's still an open question how this gets resolved before the government runs out of money April 8.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/glennthrush/0311/Scott_Brown_opposed_defunding_Planned_Parenthood.html



The Teanuts are gonna be pissed..

[Proud Liberal Dem]

1. It sounds like that's NOT going to fly in the Senate

Murkowski (and I think Snowe and Collins) have come out against this as well.

[aquart]

2. They noticed that they're women?

[Proud Liberal Dem]

3. I guess so!

:rofl:

I do wonder what's with the women in the House supporting it.

[CTyankee]

8. I'd be interested in knowing that as well. My guess is that they all have to be

rabid prolifers who are just fanatical on this issue. I can't imagine moderate republican women being so deluded...but then, maybe there are no moderate republican women left...

[freshwest]

4. ;)

[BrightKnight]

5. Dallas spends about $20K to educate each pregnant High School student.

That price does not include WIC, food stamps, medical, and other social services.

How much does it cost to treat someone with AIDS?

Cutting Planned Parenthood is NOT cost effective!

[Dappleganger]

6. This is how republicans used to be.

At least in New England, that is.

[sadbear]

7. Give him a break. He's trying to get reelected in Massachusetts.

2010 was an anomaly.