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House GOP Targets Planned Parenthood Funding in Budget Cuts

5/2/2025

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House Republicans are eyeing a bold move to defund Planned Parenthood in a budget reconciliation bill targeting $1.5 trillion in cuts. Speaker Mike Johnson suggests reallocating funds to federally qualified health centers. With anti-abortion leaders feeling optimistic, 2025 could be the year they finally succeed in stripping federal support from the organization, capitalizing on the current political momentum.

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House Republicans are eyeing a bold move to defund Planned Parenthood in a budget reconciliation bill targeting $1.5 trillion in cuts. Speaker Mike Johnson suggests reallocating funds to federally qualified health centers. With anti-abortion leaders feeling optimistic, 2025 could be the year they finally succeed in stripping federal support from the organization, capitalizing on the current political momentum.