Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Planned Parenthood Debate Could Trigger US Government Shutdown by Cindy Saine Members of Congress will have about 12 days in session after the August recess to pass new legislation, called a continuing resolution, to keep the federal government funded after a current measure expires September 30.Some Republican lawmakers say they want to use the spending bill to defund Planned Parenthood, a government-funded women's health care organization that also performs abortions. VOA Congressional Correspondent Cindy Saine reports this means a possible budget showdown. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/media/video/planned-parenthood-/2947275.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/planned-parenthood-/2947275.html