Biden, in Reversal, Says He Supports Federal Money for Abortions
- Democratic rivals pounced over his support of Hyde Amendment
- Abrupt shift occurs after reminder of 1987 plagiarism scandal
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Democratic front-runner Joe Biden came out Thursday against the Hyde Amendment, which bars federal funds for abortion, just a day after affirming his support and drawing fierce criticism from rivals and progressive activists.
Biden, speaking at a Democratic National Committee event in Atlanta on Thursday evening, said he no longer supports the 1976 provision.