House Committee hears heated debate over federal funding for abortions.
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House Committee hears heated debate over federal funding for abortions.

Date: February 8, 2012
By: Danielle Carter
State Capitol Bureau

Intro: 
A bill could require abortion providers to file reports on any money received under Title X.
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OutCue:  SOC

Wrap: The bill would require abortion providers to file reports on where their federal funds are being spent.

The bill's sponsor, Republican Representative Stanley Cox, said the bill would track the funds.

Actuality:  COXABORT.WAV
Run Time:  00:13
Description: "I didn't say it was being used for abortions, I say it's going to abortions providers, and that's what we're trying to acccount for. How the money is used so people can judge whether it's being used for abortions."
 The bill garnered heated debate from both witnesses and representatives,