Anti-abortion Democrats reach deal with White House

The White House said Sunday President Barack Obama would issue an order reaffirming a ban on using federal funds for abortion in a deal with holdout Democrats that could clear the way for passage of a healthcare overhaul.

"We have an agreement," said Representative Bart Stupak, who has led the group of a handful of holdout Democrats. His support could give House of Representative Democrats the 216 votes they need to pass the bill. (Reuters)