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Congress Considers Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood Clinics

6/14/2025

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Congress is weighing a bill that threatens to defund Planned Parenthood, risking the closure of 200 clinics across the country. Advocates are sounding alarms, fearing that this move would severely restrict access to vital health services, especially in rural communities. With millions depending on these clinics for reproductive care, the stakes couldn't be higher.

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Congress is weighing a bill that threatens to defund Planned Parenthood, risking the closure of 200 clinics across the country. Advocates are sounding alarms, fearing that this move would severely restrict access to vital health services, especially in rural communities. With millions depending on these clinics for reproductive care, the stakes couldn't be higher.