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Legislature to hold hearing on Ricketts' plan to end funding for clinics that offer abortion-related
Legislature to hold hearing on Ricketts' plan to end funding for clinics that offer abortion-related servicesLINCOLN — Abortion politics will once again be discussed alongside the state budget this week at the Nebraska Legislature.
In his state budget proposal, Gov. Pete Ricketts has recommended cutting off federal Title X funding to entities that perform, counsel or refer for abortion.
The budget-crafting Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on the governor’s proposed changes Monday.
Title X funds are used to pay for contraceptives, cervical cancer screenings, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases and related services for low-income women and men.
Read more: http://www.omaha.com/news/legislature/legislature-to-hold-hearing-on-ricketts-plan-to-end-funding/article_2ad23204-b390-54cf-9197-91e60530b1d8.html