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Governor Shapiro Leads Fight Against Trump's Planned Parenthood Cuts

7/31/2025

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has teamed up with 22 Democratic attorneys general to challenge a controversial provision in Trump's budget bill that cuts funding for Planned Parenthood. This move aims to protect vital healthcare services like cancer screenings and STI testing. A federal judge has stepped in, temporarily halting the provision to safeguard public health and uphold constitutional rights.

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has teamed up with 22 Democratic attorneys general to challenge a controversial provision in Trump's budget bill that cuts funding for Planned Parenthood. This move aims to protect vital healthcare services like cancer screenings and STI testing. A federal judge has stepped in, temporarily halting the provision to safeguard public health and uphold constitutional rights.