In article ,
 "Hyerdahl"  wrote:

> Abortion alternatives bill has broad support in Legislature
>
> SOFTER APPROACH: This year's marquee abortion bill aims to prevent
> abortions by giving pregnant women support they need - including
> housing and medical care - that might encourage them to have their
> child.
>
> SHOW ME THE MONEY: Pregnancy crisis centers that counsel women could
> apply for $2 million in state grants in 2007 - as long as they don't
> mention abortion as an option.
>
> BROAD SUPPORT: With anti-abortion majorities in both chambers and the
> governor's office, the bill seems destined to pass. Yet it could face a
> tough hearing in a Senate health committee.

GA is ahead of me (he often is :-) in observing that this
is a PRO-LIFE initiative for the fundies to get YOUR
precious tax dollars and spend them on a social program
to discourage women from abortions.

But hey, if you don't like these social programs, you can
always vote against them. :-)

regards,
Mark Sobolewski


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