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6:20 PM, Oct 29, 2009 • By JOHN MCCORMACK

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Two Democrats, pro-life Rep. Bart Stupak of Michigan and pro-choice Rep. John Yarmuth of Kentucky, talked about abortion in the health care bill on Hardball with Chris Matthews tonight:

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Yarmuth claims that the bill maintains the status quo on abortion, but that just isn't true. Current law prevents federal funds from paying directly for elective abortions or for insurance plans that cover elective abortions.

Update: Transcript here.

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