Senators Reject Stronger Abortion Language

[LuvNewcastle]

http://www.wlox.com/Global/story.asp?S=11230797

WASHINGTON (AP) - In a vote with far-reaching political implications, senators writing a health care overhaul Wednesday rejected a bid to strengthen anti-abortion provisions in the legislation - which could reach the Senate floor in the next two weeks.

The 13-10 vote by the Senate Finance Committee could threaten support for the health care bill from some Catholics who otherwise back its broad goal of expanding coverage. But women'sgroups are likely to see the committee's action as a reasonable compromise on a divisive issue that is always fraught with difficulties.

Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, argued that provisions already in the bill to restrict federal funding for abortions needed to be tightened to guarantee they would be ironclad.

But his amendment failed to carry the day. One Republican - Olympia Snowe of Maine - voted with the majority. One Democrat - Kent Conrad of North Dakota - supported Hatch.

[sakabatou]

1. Yay! The anti-choicers lose!

[get the red out]

2. Good news

:toast:

[lsewpershad]

3. When is K'nt conrad

up for election?????

[Ruby the Liberal]

4. 2012