Planned Parenthood Condemns Most Extreme Abortion Ban in U.S.
Planned Parenthood Action Fund today condemned the most extreme abortion ban in the United States, passed today in Arkansas over the veto of Governor Mike Beebe. Arkansas’ 12 week abortion ban signals that 2013 may be even worse than the record-breaking years of 2011 and 2012 for state legislation that limits access to women’s health care.
March 6, 2013
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Planned Parenthood Action Fund Applauds Arkansas Governor’s Veto of Most Extreme Abortion Ban in U.S.
Planned Parenthood Action Fund today applauded Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe, who today vetoed the most restrictive ban on safe and legal abortion in the country. The Action Fund now calls on the Arkansas legislature to accept the veto and move on to matters that unite, rather than divide, Arkansans.
March 4, 2013
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Planned Parenthood Urges Arkansas Governor to Veto Most Extreme Abortion Ban in U.S.
Planned Parenthood Action Fund today urged Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe to veto the most restrictive ban on safe and legal abortion in the country. The blatantly unconstitutional 12-week abortion ban signals that 2013 may be even worse than the record breaking years of 2011 and 2012 for state legislation that limits women’s access to health care.
Feb. 28, 2013
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Planned Parenthood Statement on Politically-Motivated Report Request from Anti-Women’s Health Lawmakers
Planned Parenthood Action Fund President Cecile Richards today responded to a request by anti-women’s health lawmakers’ that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) study the use of federal funding received by Planned Parenthood health centers and other providers for preventive health care services...
Feb. 26, 2013
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Planned Parenthood Advocacy and Political Organizations Launch “Keep Ken Out” Campaign; Highlights Ken Cuccinelli’s Dangerous Agenda for Virginia Women’s Health and Economic Security
Planned Parenthood advocacy and political organizations launched a new website today highlighting Republican candidate for governor Ken Cuccinelli’s dangerous record and agenda for Virginia women’s health and economic security. The website launch is part of the organizations’ “Keep Ken Out” campaign and coincides with the release of Cuccinelli’s new book The Last Line of Defense, which among other things, attacks the Affordable Care Act’s no co-pay birth control benefit.
Feb. 13, 2013
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Planned Parenthood Action Fund: We Agree with Jindal – Birth Control Should Not Be a Political Issue
Washington – Planned Parenthood Action Fund President Cecile Richards released the following statement in response to Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal’s op-ed in the Wall Street Journal supporting greater access to birth control
Feb. 7, 2013
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Planned Parenthood Action Fund Responds to Anti-Women’s Health Bills in the House and Senate Designed to Defund Planned Parenthood Health Centers
WASHINGTON — Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Action Fund, released the following statement in response to the newest string of anti-women’s health bills designed to defund Planned Parenthood health centers and limit women’s access to quality, affordable health care. The latest bill was introduced in the Senate by Louisiana Senator David Vitter. Tennessee Reps. Marsha Blackburn and Diane Black, joined by several colleagues, introduced similar bills earlier this month in the House.
Jan. 28, 2013
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Planned Parenthood and Rock the Vote to Host Inauguration Party Featuring Delta Rae, Q-Tip
WASHINGTON — As Americans gather to celebrate the second inauguration of President Barack Obama, Planned Parenthood and Rock the Vote will host a party celebrating the power of young people featuring a performance by band Delta Rae and a DJ set by legendary recording artist Q-Tip.
Jan. 28, 2013
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Court Allows Texas to Block Women’s Access to Health Care
New York — Despite the desperate need for affordable, accessible preventive women’s health care in Texas, today a Texas state court allowed Governor Rick Perry to disqualify Planned Parenthood from providing affordable birth control, lifesaving cancer screenings, and STI testing for low-income patients through the Texas Women’s Health Program.
Jan. 28, 2013
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