Ind. Governor to Sign Bill Defunding Planned Parenthood

Charleston Gazette › May 02, 2011

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INDIANAPOLIS - Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels said Friday he will sign restrictive abortion legislation, making Indiana the first state to cut off all government funding for Planned Parenthood and boosting Daniels' credentials among social conservatives as he considers whether to run for president.

Daniels said he supported the abortion restrictions from the outset and that the provision added to defund abortion providers did not change his mind. He said women's health, family planning and other services will remain available.

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Ind. Governor to Sign Bill Defunding Planned Parenthood

"The principle involved commands the support of an overwhelming majority of Hoosiers," Daniels said in a statement announcing his inten...

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