Democrat Congressman Bart Stupak: Abortion Language In Obama's Health Care Plan "Unacceptable"

The AP reports that "Michigan Democratic Rep. Bart Stupak, who opposes abortion rights, has released a statement saying the White House health care reform plan is 'unacceptable" because it 'encompasses the Senate language allowing public funding of abortion.'... Stupak drafted language in the House version of the health reform bill -- the so-called Stupak amendment -- barring coverage of abortions in government-run health care plans and keeping people who get federal health subsidies from purchasing plans that provide coverage for abortion."

"The Senate language is a significant departure from current law and is unacceptable," said Stupak. "While the President has laid out a health care proposal that brings us closer to resolving our differences, there is still work to be done before Congress can pass comprehensive health care reform." Tweet