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Congressman Mike Pence (R-IN) speaking today on the House floor

Washington D.C., Jul 22, 2009 / 07:05 pm (CNA).- As debate continues about de facto federal funding for abortion in proposed health care legislation, U.S. Congressman Mike Pence (R-IN) has filed an amendment which would deny federal funding to Planned Parenthood through Title X Family Planning.

A backgrounder from Rep. Pence’s office says the amendment would withhold annual appropriations of Health and Human Services’ Family Planning funds from Planned Parenthood.

In Wednesday remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives, Rep. Pence said “The time has come to deny any and all federal funding to Planned Parenthood of America. The largest abortion provider in America should not also be the largest recipient of federal funds under Title X.”

Expressing confidence his proposed amendment will be “widely supported,” he asked the House Rules Committee to place it in the voting order.

Rep. Pence said that Planned Parenthood performed more than 305,000 abortions last year and received nearly $350 million of federal taxpayer money from 2007 to 2008.

He also cited state investigations into cases of Planned Parenthood staffers apparently encouraging underage girls to lie about their ages to avoid mandatory state reporting laws on statutory rape.

Title X money given to organizations that provide both abortions and family planning services, Pence pointed out, can be used to offset operational costs and free up money to “promote and provide abortions.”

“Again I say, the time has come to deny any and all federal funding to Planned Parenthood of America. The largest abortion provider in America should not also be the largest recipient of federal funds under Title X. It's time to pass the Pence Amendment to keep taxpayer money out of the hands of Planned Parenthood.”

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Published by: Michelle
Madison WI 07/27/2009 01:51 PM EST

So, who exactly is going to pay for all of the children born to incest, rape, and from lack of birth control? Planned Parenthood provides a lot more than abortions and I refuse to stand by religious zealousy dictating legislation. Maybe if decent education and birth control were available, these clinics wouldn't be needed.

Published by: AL
PRINCETON, WI USA 07/23/2009 09:22 PM EST

PLANNED PARENTHOOD IS THE 4TH LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE USA. WHY SHOULD TAX DOLLARS FUND THIS TRAGIC CAUSE?

Published by: Indy Pat
Indianapolis IN 07/23/2009 08:50 AM EST

Thank you Rep.Pence! This is LONG overdue!

Published by: Tom
Plainwell 07/23/2009 06:55 AM EST

It's about time!!!
I completely support a woman's right to choose anything she wants to do within the confines of Roe vs. Wade. The government should not legislate morality! However it's outrageous and appalling to make me fund activities that I find morally offense that don't have to do with National Security. Good job Rep Pence!!!

Published by: dAVID LARSEN
scituate Mass 07/23/2009 02:57 AM EST

Planned parenthood is poor choice!!!!!!!!!!!At least one person understands!!! Good man Congressman Pence!! There should be NO FEDERAL FUNDING for abortions. The planned parenthood is obviously a large for profit abortion industry.

Published by: Mark
Edison/NJ/USA 07/22/2009 10:30 PM EST

Is he speaking about that famous "common ground" buzz word again? So mothers who would like to raise their child instead of kill their child don't get funded. Very soon the American Government will begin funding killing born babies and elderly. Any non taxpaying souls hide because your days are numbered.

Published by: Art C
Tampa, FL/USA 07/22/2009 09:02 PM EST

Amen and Amen! We, the American people should not be funding such a radical group. They do nothing but bring down God's wrath on our country by continuing this killing of his innocent children. St Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle...Mary, Help of Christians, pray for us!

Published by: Erny
Philippines 07/22/2009 07:50 PM EST

'Every moment comes to us pregnant with a command from God, only to pass on and plunge into eternity, there to remain forever what we have made of it.'

-- St. Francis de Sales

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