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Planned Parenthood Fights Back Against Funding Cuts

5/15/2025

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Espinoza Addresses Funding

On May 15, Signe Espinoza, Executive Director of PPPA, will address a crucial bill impacting health centers. A proposed amendment by Texas Rep. Lizzie Fletcher to safeguard Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood was shot down. With the House passing a bill aimed at cutting Planned Parenthood funding, the organization is gearing up to rally against this legislative threat.

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Lawmakers Push Defunding

More than 180 pro-life lawmakers from 49 states are rallying Congress to cut federal funding for Planned Parenthood, pointing to increasing abortion rates and diminishing health services. House Republicans have introduced a budget bill aiming to defund the organization for a decade, as taxpayer support reached a staggering $792.2 million—39% of its total revenue—sparking demands for greater accountability.

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Espinoza Addresses Funding

On May 15, Signe Espinoza, Executive Director of PPPA, will address a crucial bill impacting health centers. A proposed amendment by Texas Rep. Lizzie Fletcher to safeguard Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood was shot down. With the House passing a bill aimed at cutting Planned Parenthood funding, the organization is gearing up to rally against this legislative threat.

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