Statement: A federal budget amendment proposed by Congressman Mike Pence, R-Ind., “eliminates funding for the domestic family planning program known as Title X,” Congressman Brian Bilbray, R-Calif., wrote to a constituent in February.
Analysis: In the heat of budget negotiations last week that nearly shut down the federal government, one of the major sticking points was a Republican-backed proposal to cut funding for family planning programs, such as Planned Parenthood, a major provider of abortion and other medical services across the country.
Fact Check: Bilbray's Abortion Funding Flop
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