The Government currently pays for abortions only when the mother's life is in danger.

"The Administration said it would not coerce states to pay for abortions in all circumstances."

From 1982 to 1988, up to 50 women a year paid for abortions at military hospitals overseas, the Pentagon said.

This program does not and has never paid for abortions.

Under current law, no Federal money may be used to pay for abortions abroad.

The price of the compromise was that the program would not pay for abortions.

States that choose to pay for abortions under Medicaid must bear the full cost.

In addition, health insurance offered by the university would have to pay for abortions, they said.

Some states have put their own severe restrictions on paying for abortions and would probably not change.

States are free to use local tax money to pay for abortions.