She also engaged in an intense debate with Rep. Henry Hyde over Medicaid funding of abortion that year.

My position on Medicaid funding for abortion, for example, is that I would rather see private organizations provide abortion and reproductive counseling services.

The company operates only centers with medical components, which makes them eligible for Medicaid funding.

The ruling involved Medicaid funding and was handed down by a three-judge panel in February.

She said she sponsored legislation that has expanded a nutritional program for poor women and helped stave off the Governor's cuts to Medicaid funding.

And the Governor is seeking substantial cuts in Medicaid funding for nursing homes.

"He keeps saying he's pro-choice, but he favors parental notification and cutting off Medicaid funding for abortion."

I'm opposed to Medicaid funding for abortion.

The Governor's plan also calls for sharp cuts in Medicaid funding, which supports mental health programs run by voluntary agencies and local community hospitals.

We will continue to protect a woman's right to choose, and continue to protect a low-income person's access to Medicaid funding, if that is necessary.