Yet last year the secretary of defense directed that service members and their dependents receive non chargeable leave and reimbursement for travel expenses to get an abortion. This represents an end run around Hyde. The provision in our bill simply ensures continued adherence with the spirit and intent of hyde. (00:39–00:43)
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Asserts that the Secretary of Defense's directive represents an end run around the Hyde Amendment.
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