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Obama Administration Objects to Infringements on DC Home Rule in 2012 Appropriations Bill
July 13, 2011
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
July 13, 2011
(House Rules)
STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY
H.R. 2434 – Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012
(Rep. Rogers, R-KY)
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The bill includes the following problematic policy and language issues that are beyond the scope of funding legislation:
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District of Columbia Needle Exchange Restriction. Section 807 of the bill restricts the use of Federal funds for the District's needle exchange programs. This is contrary to current practice and the Administration’s policy to allow funds to be used in locations where local authorities deem needle exchange programs to be effective and appropriate.
District of Columbia Abortion Restriction. Section 810 of the bill prevents the District of Columbia from using its own funds for abortions, which undermines the principle of states' rights and of D.C. home rule. Longstanding Federal policy already prohibits Federal funds from being used for abortions, except in cases of rape or incest, or when the life of the woman would be endangered.
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[To read the full Statement of Administration Policy on topics that do not pertain to local District of Columbia affairs, please click below]
http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/legislative/sap/112/saphr2434r_20110713.pdf
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