Senator Graham Press Releases
Contact: Meghan Hughes (202) 224-5972 or Kevin Bishop (864) 250-1417
Date: 12/08/2009
Graham Supports Pro-Life Amendment to Health Care Legislation
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today said he will vote in support of the Nelson-Hatch Amendment to the Democrat health care bill. The amendment prohibits federal funds from being used for abortion services or coverage. It is sponsored by Senators Ben Nelson (D-Nebraska) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah).
Graham said:
"Tax dollars should not be used to fund abortions. Since passage of the Hyde Amendment in the 1970s, our nation has had a long-standing policy prohibiting federal funds from being used for abortion services or coverage. Unfortunately, the health care legislation changes this long-standing policy. There are many problems with the health care bill and this ill-advised change is among the most glaring. I appreciate Senator Nelson for offering this important amendment and hope it will be adopted by the Senate."
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