The Nation : Abortion Aid Threatened
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Two Republican lawmakers opened a drive to halt federal funds for Planned Parenthood and other organizations that provide abortion referrals and counseling. New York Rep. Jack Kemp and Utah Sen. Orrin G. Hatch said they will introduce amendments that would prohibit the use of such funds under federal family planning programs. Kemp said he will try to attach his amendment to the continuing resolution for fiscal 1986, which is expected to contain about $142.5 million in such funds.
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