WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Wednesday to limit tax breaks for insurance policies that cover abortions.
The bill, which passed 251-175, was the latest Republican effort to chip away at President Barack Obama's health care overhaul and follow through on the GOP's campaign promise to keep taxpayers from underwriting abortions.
"Abortion is not health care," said Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb.
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