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Republicans' Planned Parenthood Amendment Is a Distraction

Rep. Mike Pence's push to defund Planned Parenthood is shortsighted political posturing that may score ideological points with a few voters but shifts focus away from serious issues like entitlement reform, says Mark McKinnon.

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Pro-Planned Parenthood protesters rally against the recent General Assembly vote on Feb. 25, 2011, in Fairfax, Va. Inset: Indiana Rep. Mike Pence (Photos by AP Photo),DEAN HOFFMEYER

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