Ben Nelson Amendment

Boxer: Nelson Amendment Wouldn't Require Men To Purchase Riders For Viagra

The Huffington Post | Nick Wing | Posted 05.25.2011

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Monday, during the opening rounds of debate on Sen. Ben Nelson's (D-Neb.) proposed amendment to prohibit any federal funding of abortion, Sen. Barbara...

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Nelson Amendment Expected To Fall Short Even With GOP Support

The Hill | Posted 05.25.2011

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An amendment restricting abortions does not appear to have enough support to be attached to the Senate healthcare bill. Senate Republican Whip Jon ...

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Stupak Fails in Senate, But Pro-Choice Activists Can't Quit Yet

Megan Carpentier | Posted 05.25.2011

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Megan Carpentier

Whereas the pro-choice movement was caught flat-footed by the surge of Democrats who voted for the Stupak amendment, they'll likely re-arm to fight anti-abortion language in any final health care reform bill.

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