Planned Parenthood Launches “My Vote, My Voice” Voter Registration Campaign
“Let’s ensure that every voice is heard and every vote is counted.”
Aug. 9, 2016
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Court Strikes Down Abortion Restriction in Alabama
Washington, DC — Marking an important victory for Alabama women, the District Court for the Middle District of Alabama today extended its strong prior ruling on the unconstitutional restriction that threatened to close all but one health center that provides safe, legal abortion in the state.
Aug. 5, 2016
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Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast Statement
Today, the Harris County prosecutor suddenly dropped the pending felony charges against Daleiden, relying on a technical concern relating to the grand jury proceedings.
July 26, 2016
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ALASKA SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS PARENTAL NOTICE LAW
Vulnerable teenagers relieved from additional burdensome hurdles
Ruling comes less than a month after nation’s highest court issues historic ruling reaffirming a woman’s constitutional right to safe, legal abortion
July 25, 2016
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Statement from Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards on Indiana Court Overturning Feticide Conviction of Purvi Patel:
“Planned Parenthood believes that everyone — no matter who they are, where they live, or how much money they have — deserves access to the safest, highest quality health care available without barriers due to cost, stigma, restrictive state laws, or any other reason.
July 25, 2016
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As Zika Threat Grows, Republican Leaders Turn Their Backs on Urgency of the Zika Crisis
Ignoring the advice of medical experts, the Senate majority continues to turn their backs to the urgency of the Zika crisis, instead bringing a bill to the Senate floor that has already failed to move forward the first time.
July 15, 2016
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House Republicans Move to Eliminate Funding for Family Planning Program
Committee Votes to Remove Funding for Family Planning Program Amidst Zika Crisis
July 14, 2016
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BREAKING: 50 Groups Demand Paul Ryan End Select Panel One Year After Extremist Attack on Planned Parenthood
Today, 50 groups are calling on Speaker Paul Ryan to once and for all end the harmful and dangerous witch hunt carried out by the Select Investigative Panel, which, as The New York Times put it, is conducting “an investigation that has never had any reason to exist.”
July 14, 2016
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Amid Worldwide Zika Crisis, House Appropriations Committee Blocks Funding for International Family Planning, Reinstates “Global Gag Rule”
Planned Parenthood Calls for Congress to put Public Health before Politics, Remove Barriers to International Reproductive Health Access
July 13, 2016
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