Dozens of Republican lawmakers are urging the U.S. to cancel government contracts with Citigroup after the banking giant offered to pay the travel costs for employees seeking abortions. Citi, the nation's fourth-largest bank, provides credit cards to members of the House of Representatives to pay for flights, office supplies and other goods. Rep.
Main Idea: Republican lawmakers want the House to end Citigroup’s government contract because the bank will help pay travel costs for employees seeking abortions.
Key Points:
If Congress drops Citigroup over abortion benefits, taxpayers and House users could face higher costs or new banking disruptions.
Citi's travel aid may help some workers reach legal medical care when local laws limit abortion access.
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