[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 27 (Friday, February 18, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E262]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             FULL-YEAR CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011

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                               speech of

                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 16, 2011

       The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of 
     the Union had under consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making 
     appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other 
     departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal 
     year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes:

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Chair, I am deeply troubled by the latest 
attacks on healthcare organizations such as Planned Parenthood that 
provide preventive and family planning care for millions of women and 
men across this country.
  These centers play key roles in the lives of many who cannot always 
acquire preventive services elsewhere.
  At a time when Americans continue to struggle to afford basic 
healthcare, eliminating Title X funding would have a devastating impact 
on women, men and teens in our communities.
  As one of the nation's leading advocates for reproductive health, 
providing access to contraception to breast and cervical cancer 
screenings, Planned Parenthood serves a very important purpose. I vow 
to continue my strong support for these vital healthcare services.

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