TPM wrote Report: Republicans Give Up On Redefining Rape "After pressure from women's groups, Democratic politicians and Jon Stewart, the authors of the controversial abortion bill in the House will drop language that appeared to exempt some rape victims from seeking federal help to pay for an abortion."
I thought Stewarts bit was very close to being over the line. The ending saved it. I'd say Jon Stewart is being very effective between the 9/11 responders bill and this. Then again:
"The altered bill language will be undoubtedly be seen by some as a victory for pro-choice activists. But the bill still contains numerous provisions that appear to dramatically expand federal limits on abortion funding. The new version of the bill apparently retains the clause that limits the incest exemption to girls under the age of 18 and language that makes it tougher for women to obtain abortion coverage through their private insurers."
Digby has more.
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