https://freerepublic.com/tag/fundingban/ en-us Thu, 9 Dec 2004 17:09:23 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1297844/posts SACRAMENTO (AP) - California's attorney general will sue the federal government to block a congressional restriction that could stall federal funds if the state enforces its abortion rights laws. A provision in a $388 billion spending bill passed by the House and Senate last month would block any of the measure's money from going to federal, state or local agencies that act against health care providers and insurers because they don't provide abortions, make abortion referrals or cover them. Rep. David Weldon, R-Fla., a doctor who inserted the provision, said the measure will prevent health care providers who oppose abortion... Bakersfield Californian https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1297844/posts#comment Thu, 9 Dec 2004 17:09:23 GMT