Medicaid Funding for Abortion
Senator Mark Hatfield D-Oregon and Senator Don Nickles R-Oklahoma spoke in opposition to allowing Medicaid to fund abortions. Senator Diane … read more
Senator Mark Hatfield D-Oregon and Senator Don Nickles R-Oklahoma spoke in opposition to allowing Medicaid to fund abortions. Senator Diane Feinstein D-California spoke in favor of Medicaid-funded abortions. The measure was rejected and funding was to be provided only in situations where extenuating circumstances, for example rape, were present. close
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