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House Bill Threatens Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood

5/21/2025

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The House Committee has moved forward with a bill to slash Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, threatening vital reproductive health services. Critics, notably Democrats, warn this could harm women's healthcare and potentially add $300 million to the deficit. With Planned Parenthood supporting millions in underserved communities, this defunding effort faces significant backlash from voters.

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The House Committee has moved forward with a bill to slash Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, threatening vital reproductive health services. Critics, notably Democrats, warn this could harm women's healthcare and potentially add $300 million to the deficit. With Planned Parenthood supporting millions in underserved communities, this defunding effort faces significant backlash from voters.