Battle looms over California abortion funding policy
SACRAMENTO AP A fight grows over Gov Brown's plan to continue paying for Medi Cal abortions for poor women despite federal funding withdrawal. Assemblyman Chappie pushes a bill to bar Medi Cal payments for elective abortions except in limited cases. A looming $200 million Medi Cal deficit prompts potential cross party moves to fund the cost, likely needing a two thirds vote.