Centrist Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson (Neb.) said Thursday he won't vote to advance the Senate healthcare bill unless it is changed.
Nelson said more stringent restrictions on the use of federal funds for abortion must be included in the bill if it is to win his vote.
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And what kind of restrictions does the gentleman from Nebraska favor?
Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE) is charging ahead, and plans to introduce an amendment to the Senate health care bill in the spirit, if not the precise letter, of the controversial Stupak amendment.
"It's as identical to Stupak as it can be," Nelson told CongressDaily.
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/...
And what would the Stupak language result in?
GWU Study: Yes, The Stupak Amendment Would End Coverage Of Abortion Services Over Time
http://news.firedoglake.com/...
And what scruple will Obama have about giving Nelson absolutely anything he wants to score the "win" of getting this nightmare legislation passed?
Not a fucking one.
So it's coathangers for Christmas, ladies. I guess you hoped for something else. But look on the bright side.
At least we got our pro-choice candidate elected.