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WASHINGTON — Democratic officials say House leaders are seriously considering deleting family-planning funds for the low-income from an economic stimulus bill headed for a vote later in the week.
These Democrats say the Obama administration made the request for the change. Republicans have been critical of the provision, which is included in the $825 billion bill.
Under the provision, states no longer would have to seek permission from the federal government to provide family-planning services — including contraceptives — as part of the Medicaid program for the low-income.
