WASHINGTON -- House Republicans voted on Friday to strip federal funding from Planned Parenthood, cutting money for contraceptives, HIV tests, cancer screenings and reproductive health services as part of an attempt to weaken the abortion provider. Planned Parenthood does not currently spend federal money on abortion services.
The vote, which passed, 240 to 185, came after an emotional, late-night speech by Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.), who revealed on the House floor that she had had an abortion. Speier criticized Republicans for vilifying Planned Parenthood and abortion-rights supporters.

Source:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/18/planned-parenthood-fundin_n_825258.html

Planned Parenthood provides healthcare services such as birth control, abortions, pregnancy, and advice on general health care, women’s health, STDs, body image, relationship.

NASCAR’s (National Association of Stock Car Racing) national website provides info on cars, drivers, schedules, award standing, and shows cars driving left turns.

The House has voted to let the Pentagon continue using taxpayer dollars to sponsor NASCAR race teams.

By a 281-148 vote, lawmakers rejected an effort by Minnesota Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum that would have ended the practice. McCollum aides said the Army is spending $7 million on a sponsorship this year, and the Air Force and National Guard are spending additional money.

McCollum said the military spends the funds to place decals on race cars and for a few driver appearances. The armed forces hope the sponsorships will help them attract recruits.

The Navy and Marine Corps dropped their NASCAR sponsorships in recent years, saying they didn’t know whether they worked.

Most Democrats backed McCollum’s effort, while Republicans voted overwhelmingly against ending the practice.

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