Statement by Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, on Rep. Bart Stupak Blocking Health Care Reform
As Congress is on the verge of passing historic health care reform that will benefit all Americans, Rep. Bart Stupak insists on holding the health care bill hostage to achieve his narrow aims.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement from Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Regarding the Final Day of Budget Negotiations
It's an outrage to shut down the government over an extreme proposal that would deny millions of women Pap tests, breast cancer screenings and birth control.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement from Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Regarding Budget Deal
Statement from Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Regarding Budget Deal
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement by Cecile Richards, President of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, on Proposal for Complete Elimination of Title X Family Planning Program
Today, the House leadership launched its latest outrageous attack on women’s health by proposing to dismantle the nation’s family planning program.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement by Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation Of America, On President Obama's Support for Marriage Equality
“Planned Parenthood applauds President Obama for his historic announcement on marriage equality today.
Jan. 30, 2014
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STATEMENT BY CECILE RICHARDS, PRESIDENT, PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA, ON PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA'S NEW FOREIGN POLICY TEAM
“Today, President-elect Obama announced a strong foreign policy team that will approach issues of women’s health and rights, family planning, and global poverty with the seriousness and commitment they deserve. Planned Parenthood applauds the nomination of Sen. Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and Susan Rice as United Nations ambassador.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement by Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, on Passage of Pence Bill to Eliminate Federal Funding for Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood Federation of America released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. Mike Pence’s amendment to bar Planned Parenthood from receiving federal funds for any purpose, including providing basic primary and lifesaving preventive health care to women and families. Pence offered the amendment to the FY11 Continuing Resolution, which completely eliminates the national family planning program Title X.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement by Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, on Ongoing Budget Negotiations
Reasonable people could have agreed on funding the government weeks ago, but a small group of extremists has been allowed to hold the government hostage to their narrow political agenda — one that has no place in the budget process.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement by Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, on Obama Administration Announcement on Birth Control Coverage Benefit:
In the face of a misleading and outrageous assault on women’s health, the Obama administration has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring all women will have access to birth control coverage, with no costly co-pays, no additional hurdles, and no matter where they work.
Jan. 30, 2014
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