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Pence Urges GOP to Cut Planned Parenthood Funding by July 4

4/22/2026

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Former Vice President Mike Pence calls on congressional Republicans to end federal funding for Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers.
He warns that action by July 4 would let Planned Parenthood receive taxpayer money.
The Advancing American Freedom Foundation (AAFF) lists 20 priorities, including extending a temporary Medicaid funding ban for abortion providers and proposing a tax equal to their funding.
Pence says conservative policy proposals should shape legislation.

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Former Vice President Mike Pence calls on congressional Republicans to end federal funding for Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers.
He warns that action by July 4 would let Planned Parenthood receive taxpayer money.
The Advancing American Freedom Foundation (AAFF) lists 20 priorities, including extending a temporary Medicaid funding ban for abortion providers and proposing a tax equal to their funding.
Pence says conservative policy proposals should shape legislation.