President Biden said Tuesday that he will sign off on Democrats’ massive social-spending package regardless of whether it includes the Hyde amendment, a stipulation that prohibits taxpayer money from funding abortions.
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A reporter asked the president if he is “okay” if the Hyde Amendment is in the reconciliation bill, to which Biden responded, “I want to get the bill passed.”
“Would you sign it if the Hyde Amendment is in [the bill]?” the reporter asked.
“I’d sign it either way,” Biden added.
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