This is a welcome development, both substantively on the merits (I oppose federal funding for abortion) and politically for the president:
"Passing this amendment allows the House to meet our criteria of
preserving the existing protections against abortion funding in the new
legislation," the Bishops wrote in a letter to individual members.
"Most importantly, it will ensure that no government funds will be used
for abortion or health plans which include abortion."
The gro....
The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan
