Abortion May Stall Next Continuing Resolution

The focus of the spending debate on Capitol Hill may be over how big the cuts should be, but House conservatives are threatening to sink a final deal on other grounds. More than a dozen House Republicans confirmed Wednesday that their vote on any long-term continuing resolution could well hinge on whether it includes language to cut off federal funding for Planned Parenthood, which offers abortion services. Roll Call

Later: New Continuing Resolution Funds Abortion, Planned Parenthood