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==Actions to limit abortion funding==

==Actions to limit abortion funding==

In 2007, Senator Sam Brownback (R-Kans.), joined by 12 other Republican senators, called upon Democratic leaders in Congress to halt federal funding of abortion while cases of “negligent medical practice” are investigated.<ref>[http://www.christianpost.com/article/20071115/30093_Republican_Senators_Urge_Suspension_of_Federal_Abortion_Funding.htm], http://www.christianpost.com/article/20071115/30093_Republican_Senators_Urge_Suspension_of_Federal_Abortion_Funding.htm, Republican Senators Urge Suspension of Federal Abortion Funding, November 15, 2007</ref> Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) introduced a bill in the House that would such stop such funds. This came in response to the 107-count indictment against Planned Parenthood’s Kansas affiliate that includes performing illegal late-term abortions, falsifying documents and failing to comply with medical reporting requirements. Senator Brownback's letter was signed by more than 60 pro-family leaders.   

In 2007, Senator Sam Brownback (R-Kans.), joined by 12 other Republican senators, called upon Democratic leaders in Congress to halt federal funding of abortion while cases of “negligent medical practice” are investigated.<ref>[http://www.christianpost.com/article/20071115/30093_Republican_Senators_Urge_Suspension_of_Federal_Abortion_Funding.htm], http://www.christianpost.com/article/20071115/30093_Republican_Senators_Urge_Suspension_of_Federal_Abortion_Funding.htm, Republican Senators Urge Suspension of Federal Abortion Funding, November 15, 2007</ref> Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) introduced a bill in the House that would such stop such funds. This came in response to the 107-count indictment against Planned Parenthood's Kansas affiliate that includes performing illegal late-term abortions, falsifying documents and failing to comply with medical reporting requirements. Senator Brownback's letter was signed by more than 60 pro-family leaders.   

Senator David Vitter (R-La.),to attach the pro-life provision to a bill (S. 1200) that permanently prohibits federal health programs for American Indians from providing abortions.<ref>[https://www.nrlc.org/Federal/GFA/VitterAdoption.html, https://www.nrlc.org/Federal/GFA/VitterAdoption.html, February 27, 2008]</ref>

Senator David Vitter (R-La.),to attach the pro-life provision to a bill (S. 1200) that permanently prohibits federal health programs for American Indians from providing abortions.<ref>[https://www.nrlc.org/Federal/GFA/VitterAdoption.html, https://www.nrlc.org/Federal/GFA/VitterAdoption.html, February 27, 2008]</ref>

In addition, Republicans have successfully placed restrictions on federal funding abortions to federal employees and their dependents, Peace Corps volunteers, low-income residents of Washington, DC, federal prisoners, military personnel and their dependents, and Medicare users.

In addition, Republicans have successfully placed restrictions on federal funding abortions to federal employees and their dependents, Peace Corps volunteers, low-income residents of Washington, DC, federal prisoners, military personnel and their dependents, and Medicare users.

Sen. David Vitter’s (R-La.) offered an amendment to the Labor/Health and Human Services/Education appropriations bill to defund family planning clinics nationwide.<ref>[https://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=34145 Pro-Lifers Question Casey Speaking at Democratic Convention] CNSNews.com, August 14, 2008</ref>

Sen. David Vitter's (R-La.) offered an amendment to the Labor/Health and Human Services/Education appropriations bill to defund family planning clinics nationwide.<ref>[https://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=34145 Pro-Lifers Question Casey Speaking at Democratic Convention] CNSNews.com, August 14, 2008</ref>

==Actions to increase abortion funding==

==Actions to increase abortion funding==