Pitt survives Pa. House GOP attempt to block funding over fetal tissue research

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July 7, 2022

The University of Pittsburgh will receive its $151 million state appropriation after all, thwarting an effort by some House Republicans to penalize the top research institution for conducting fetal tissue research.

Last week, almost all House Republicans supported an amendment by a vote of 108-92 to require Pitt to halt its fetal tissue research on voluntary abortions if it wants to receive its state appropriation.

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Pitt survives Pa. House GOP attempt to block funding over fetal tissue research

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