Strengthened by November Election, Indiana Republicans Will Seek Abortion Restrictions

Indianapolis Star: Indiana Republicans seeks to enact abortion restrictions, by Mary Beth Schneider:

Governor had wanted to focus on fiscal, not social issues

Abortion foes, strengthened by the November election that put Republicans in charge of the Indiana legislature, will seek measures to restrict both the procedure and those who perform it.

Among the bills being proposed: banning abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy, and barring Planned Parenthood of Indiana from receiving taxpayer dollars.

Sen. Greg Walker, R-Columbus, and Rep. Wes Culver, R-Goshen, recently sent a letter to senators and representatives, as well as to Gov. Mitch Daniels, outlining their plans. . .  .