Planned Parenthood Action Fund: New House Bill Would Limit Women’s Health Care Access
WASHINGTON – Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Action Fund, released the following statement in response to legislation introduced today by a group of House Republican lawmakers that would keep Planned Parenthood from receiving funds under Title X, a federal family planning program.
Jan. 28, 2013
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Michigan Governor Signs Abortion Ban Despite Clear Message in November
NEW YORK, NY — Michigan Governor Rick Snyder today signed a bill that could shut down health care centers that provide abortion by mandating extreme licensing rules.
Jan. 28, 2013
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Polling Shows Women’s Health Issues Played Significant Role in Swaying Key Voters to Obama
WASHINGTON — New polling released today shows that positions on women’s health espoused by Mitt Romney and many Republican candidates were out of step with the majority of voters — especially key voting groups, including African Americans, Latinos, Independents, and unmarried women — cost those Republicans in the election.
Jan. 28, 2013
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Statement: Florida Voters Reject Allen West’s Extreme Views
WASHINGTON, DC – Planned Parenthood Action Fund President Cecile Richards released the following statement after Allen West this morning conceded the election in Florida’s 18th Congressional District to Patrick Murphy:
Jan. 28, 2013
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Defeat of Amendment 6: Decisive Warning to Politicians in Florida and Nation
Yesterday’s defeat of Amendment 6, yet another anti-woman’s health amendment, marks a major victory for women’s health and shows that voters don’t want politicians interfering in women’s personal medical decisions.
Jan. 28, 2013
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Planned Parenthood: Obama Reelection Is 'Resounding Victory for Women'
Washington, DC – President Obama’s reelection is a historic victory for women’s health, driven by a substantial gender gap, Planned Parenthood said tonight.
Jan. 28, 2013
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Voters Send Clear Message: Women’s Health Opponents Don’t Belong in Congress
Washington – Tonight marked a resounding victory for women and their families with the defeat of two anti-women’s health candidates in Missouri and Indiana, with several other key races still outstanding.
Jan. 28, 2013
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Women’s Health Champion Chris Murphy Wins Connecticut Senate Race; Victory for Connecticut Women
WASHINGTON—Planned Parenthood Action Fund President Cecile Richards congratulated Representative Chris Murphy in his win for U.S. Senate from Connecticut this evening. Murphy made women’s health a key focus of the campaign.
Jan. 28, 2013
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Planned Parenthood Action Fund Runs Biggest-Ever Effort in Key Battleground States to Get Out the Vote for Women’s Health
WASHINGTON — Planned Parenthood Action Fund is joining Planned Parenthood advocacy organizations and volunteers across the country in its biggest-ever Get Out the Vote effort to help elect pro-women’s health candidates.
Jan. 28, 2013
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