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House Cuts Medicaid for Planned Parenthood, Sparks Outrage

5/17/2025

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The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee's recent vote to slash Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood has sent shockwaves through the reproductive rights community. Planned Parenthood's CEO cautioned that this move could severely limit access to vital health services, including birth control and cancer screenings, jeopardizing the well-being of millions who depend on them.

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The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee's recent vote to slash Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood has sent shockwaves through the reproductive rights community. Planned Parenthood's CEO cautioned that this move could severely limit access to vital health services, including birth control and cancer screenings, jeopardizing the well-being of millions who depend on them.