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09-22-2015, 05:09 PM
WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) set up a contentious battle Tuesday that could shut down the government, offering a bill that links the Republican push to defund Planned Parenthood to federal spending.
The federal government runs out of money at the end of the month if Congress does not act before then.
But McConnell announced that rather than simply move a short-term measure to keep Uncle Sam operating and give Democrats and Republicans time to compromise on a longer plan, he would push a bill that defunds the family healthcare provider.
Democrats are nearly unanimous in opposing such a move, guaranteeing that government funding will not pass in time, unless McConnell relents.
McConnell citied the heavily edited videos that falsely purport to show Planned Parenthood officials bargaining to sell baby parts as justification for his move.
“I know Democrats have relied on Planned Parenthood as a political ally, but they must be moved by the horrifying images we’ve seen," McConnell said. "Can they not resolve to protect women’s health instead of powerful political friends?”
The short-term bill would last until Dec. 11, and would leave most spending at reduced levels, except for adding some $13 billion to the military -- another step that Democrats have said would be unacceptable. They want domestic programs to be adjusted upwards, as well.
A vote on McConnell's bill could come Thursday, after the Pope's visit to Congress.
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The federal government runs out of money at the end of the month if Congress does not act before then.
But McConnell announced that rather than simply move a short-term measure to keep Uncle Sam operating and give Democrats and Republicans time to compromise on a longer plan, he would push a bill that defunds the family healthcare provider.
Democrats are nearly unanimous in opposing such a move, guaranteeing that government funding will not pass in time, unless McConnell relents.
McConnell citied the heavily edited videos that falsely purport to show Planned Parenthood officials bargaining to sell baby parts as justification for his move.
“I know Democrats have relied on Planned Parenthood as a political ally, but they must be moved by the horrifying images we’ve seen," McConnell said. "Can they not resolve to protect women’s health instead of powerful political friends?”
The short-term bill would last until Dec. 11, and would leave most spending at reduced levels, except for adding some $13 billion to the military -- another step that Democrats have said would be unacceptable. They want domestic programs to be adjusted upwards, as well.
A vote on McConnell's bill could come Thursday, after the Pope's visit to Congress.
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