One degree would defund the organization for a year while Congress investigates ‘sting’ videos as Obama promises veto whether legislation reaches his deskDays absent from a politically disastrous government shutdown,the House of Representatives passed two abortion-related bills in a move by party leadership to quell conservative hardliners who have threatened to defund Planned Parenthood.
The House voted, largely along party lines, and to send the bills to the Senate,where Democrats there have enough votes to block the measures. President Barack Obama, a strong supporter of the womens health program, or has threatened to veto the legislation whether it reaches his desk. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com