The GOP-controlled House of Representatives voted to eliminate all federal funding for Planned Parenthood. Federal law already prohibits any federal funds for abortion, and Planned Parenthood doesn't use the funds for that purpose, thus this new law would take away money used for other women's health services.
"The measure would eliminate about $330 million through the end of September for preventative-health services, including federal funding for contraception and cancer screenings, at Planned Parenthood clinics across the country."
"Planned Parenthood is already prevented by federal law from using federal dollars for abortion services. The amendment takes away the money they use to provide for family planning, birth control, medical and preventive services."
Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA) shocked the chamber when she bravely stepped to the podium and revealed something deeply personal:
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