<div id="subtitle">New senator from Massachusetts parts from GOP line, says he supports abortion rights</div><div><p>Republican Sen.-elect Scott Brown of Massachusetts says he opposes federal funding for abortions, but thinks women should have the right to choose whether to have one.</p><p>Brown tells ABC's "This Week" that he disagrees with his party's position that the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion should be overturned.</p><p>Brown says the abortion question is one that's best handled by a woman, her family and her doctor. He also says more effort needs to go into reducing the number of abortions in the U.S.</p><p>Brown has said the GOP shouldn't take his vote for granted on every issue. He says he's fiscally conservative but more moderate on social issues.</p><p>Brown recently won the Senate seat long held by liberal Democrat Edward M. Kennedy, who died last summer.</p><p>THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.</p><p>WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen.-elect Scott Brown of Massachusetts says he opposes federal funding for abortions, but thinks women should have the right to choose whether to have one.</p><p>Brown tells ABC's "This Week" that he disagrees with his party's position that the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion should be overturned.</p><p>Brown says the abortion question is one that's best handled by a woman, her family and her doctor. He also says more effort needs to go into reducing the number of abortions in the U.S.</p><p>Brown has said the GOP shouldn't take his vote for granted on every issue. He says he's fiscally conservative but more moderate on social issues.</p><p>Brown recently won the Senate seat long held by liberal Democrat Edward M. Kennedy, who died last summer.</p><img src="http://admatch-syndication.mochila.com/images/ad.gif?aid=68186685&bid=informcom" /></div><div id="copyright"><div>

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