‘Stop Subsidizing Abortion’: Planned Parenthood Facing Foes at White House, Congress, Supreme Court

(Worthy Insights) – Planned Parenthood, America’s largest abortion provider, is facing challenges from the executive branch, Congress, and the U.S. Supreme Court, which could diminish the organization’s power.

The Trump administration may soon freeze tens of millions of dollars in federal funding for groups providing abortions, including Planned Parenthood. As soon as this week, the Health and Human Services Department could announce a hold on more than $27 million in funds, a spokesperson told the Wall Street Journal.

The department is reviewing grant recipients to make sure they comply with President Trump’s executive orders and federal law. This year, the government was set to distribute $120 million in grants to organizations that deal with family planning. [ Source (Read More…) ]


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