DeLauro Wants to Repeal Hyde Amendment

U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro promised "this is the last year" House spending bills will block federal funds from being used to pay for abortion in a hearing as she prepares to take leadership over all federal spending in January. DeLauro, D-3, has previously stated that she wants to repeal the Hyde amendment, which has applied this prohibition for 44 years with bipartisan support. But removing the amendment from spending bills will require the agreement of the Senate and Republicans, who may hold the Senate after the Georgia run-off elections, are sure to oppose the change. U.S. Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., predicted that DeLauro would be unable to repeal Hyde even if Democrats win the Senate because of the chamber's filibuster rules. He said Hyde has his "unwavering support." Read more...


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