Democrats Abort Idea for Funding ; Drop Family Planning From Bill, Obama Says.
Columbia Daily Tribune › January 27, 2009
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WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has told congressional Democrats to drop a proposal to spend money on family planning from the proposed $825 billion plan to stimulate the economy, a White House aide said.
Obama was likely to offer that concession in meetings today with congressional Republicans, who've complained bitterly that the proposal is liberal pork that has nothing to do with stimulating the economy or creating jobs.See the full content of this document
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Democrats Abort Idea for Funding ; Drop Family Planning From Bill, Obama Says.
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