Statement by Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, on Upcoming Senate Vote to Take Away Cancer Screenings and Birth Control from American Women
The most extreme elements of the Republican Party are not focused on jobs or on the economy, but on taking away women’s access to basic health care — cancer screenings, birth control, and annual exams.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement from Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, on Tax Implications of H.R. 3, Chris Smith’s Anti-Choice Bill
Today’s House Ways and Means Committee hearing on H.R. 3, Representative Chris Smith’s anti-choice bill, highlights the potential for this extreme bill to raise taxes not just on America’s families and small businesses, but also on companies, since it could also apply to the tax-free benefit for employer-provided health insurance.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement by Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation Of America, On The Supreme Court’s Rulings on Marriage Equality
Statement by Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation Of America, On The Supreme Court’s Rulings on Marriage Equality
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement by Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, on Senate Vote to Reject H. Con. Res. 36, a Proposal to Bar Planned Parenthood from Receiving Federal Funds to Provide Preventive Health Care
Planned Parenthood Federation of America released the following statement today after the House passed and the Senate rejected H. Con. Res. 36, a proposal that would bar Planned Parenthood from providing preventive health services including birth control, breast and cervical cancer screenings, and STI testing and treatment, and HIV testing to patients who are covered by Medicaid and other federal programs.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement by Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, on Sen. Roy Blunt’s proposal to undermine health insurance and deny women birth control coverage:
Sen. Roy Blunt’s proposal is so out of the mainstream, it would allow any business or corporation to deny any essential health care service they object to, including coverage for birth control.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement by Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, on Rubio/Manchin Bill
In today’s USA Today, Anthony Picarello, general counsel for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops reveals that they want any business or corporation to be able to refuse birth control coverage benefit to their employees:
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement from Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, on Resignation of Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens
United States Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens has served the American people with dignity and distinction.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement by Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, on Rep. Paul Ryan’s Budget Proposal
“As a trusted health care provider to one in five women, Planned Parenthood strongly opposes Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget proposal because it jeopardizes access to basic health care.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement by Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, on Rep. Mike Pence’s Press Conference to Defund Planned Parenthood
NOTE: State data on the Title X program is below.
Jan. 30, 2014
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