Foxx's 'seniors...put to death' comment on health bill raises ire

(Winston-Salem Journal) - U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-5th, caused a stir this week with her comments in the U.S. House.

During debate over health-care overhaul plans, Foxx said Tuesday that the Republican version of the bill "is pro-life because it will not put seniors in a position of being put to death by their government."

The statement reflects Foxx's wish to keep the current House health-care bill free of tax money for end-of-life counseling and abortion, said her spokesman, Aaron Groen.