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Iowa House OKs bill to remove funding for Planned Parenthood

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April 20th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The Republican-controlled Iowa House has passed a health and human services bill for the next budget that would remove state funding for Planned Parenthood. The chamber voted 56-42 Wednesday for the legislation, which is expected to hit roadblocks in the Democratic-majority Senate over a proposal to remove Medicaid funding for family planning facilities that provide abortions. The bill is expected to be resolved through a special legislative committee.

The House voted after a debate that began Tuesday night. Lawmakers continue to pass bills that will make up the budget that goes into effect in July, but there’s growing conflict about some decisions.  Wednesday marks the first day lawmakers are working without reimbursement payments for expenses like food and housing. The date is often seen as a deadline for adjournment activity.