VP Mike Pence casts tie-breaking vote to allow states to defund Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON– Republican legislation letting states deny federal family planning money to Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers squeezed narrowly through the Senate Thursday, rescued by an ailing GOP senator who returned to the Capitol after back surgery and a tie-breaking vote by Vice President Mike Pence. In Congress’ latest clash mixing the politics of abortion, women’s health and states’ rights,