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GOP Quietly Pushes Abortion Restrictions Through Budget Bills

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Overview

  • Republicans are pushing abortion policy changes through riders in government funding bills.
  • Nearly a dozen anti-abortion measures have been included in budget bills so far.
  • Republicans are hesitant to hold stand-alone votes on abortion proposals.
  • Democrats say the proposals will never become law and are targeting vulnerable Republicans on the issue before the 2024 election.
  • The growing tension between GOP factions over abortion legislation remains apparent.