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Better Care, More Access for Women

“Better care, more access for women,” is the rallying cry of advocates who want to direct our limited tax dollars to health care providers that provide the most comprehensive care for women. Senate Bill 300 proposes a prioritization of funding of women’s health services and family pla
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May 09, 2017
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abortion, defund p, family planning, legislative priorities, planned parenthood, pro-life, women's health, women's health care

Prioritizing Funding for Women’s Primary Health Care

The Pennsylvania Senate Finance Committee voted 7-5 in favor of Senate Bill 300 which will prioritize the funding of women’s health services and family planning. In effect, the bill would direct the limited federal and state public funding first to the most efficient and comprehensive
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April 27, 2017
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Planned Parenthood: Setting the Record Straight

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops researched the facts about the Planned Parenthood debate. Here is a fact sheet to help set the record straight. (Download a printable version here) In 2015, a series of undercover videos showed officials of the Planned Parenthood Federa
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October 02, 2015
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abortion, anti-abortion, defund planned parenthood, planned parenthood, pro-life, USCCB, women's health care

U.S. House Votes to Defund Planned Parenthood

By a vote of 241-187, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of H.R. 3134. The bill prohibits, for a one-year period, the availability of federal funds for any purpose to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., or any of its affiliates or clinics, unless they certify
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September 21, 2015
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Speak the Truth about Contraception and Abortion

Consecrate them in the truth. Your word is truth. – John 17:17 Congress is facing an emotional debate – should tax dollars intended to support women’s health go to organizations that promote abortion, like Planned Parenthood? Historically tax dollars have been prohibited from directly
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September 11, 2015
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Lawmakers Call for Prohibition of Taxpayer Funding for Planned Parenthood

Legislation to prohibit Planned Parenthood and other abortion-on-demand providers from receiving taxpayer funding was introduced yesterday as House Bill 2405 – the Whole Woman’s Health Funding Priorities Act. “Across the United States, Planned Parenthood performs an abortion every 95
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May 24, 2012
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abortion, abortion funding, defund planned parenthood, planned parenthood, pro-life, taxpayer funding, women's health care

Abortion Clinic Regulations Bill Passed in House

House Bill 574, sponsored by Representative Matt Baker (R-Tioga), would hold abortion facilities to the same standards as other freestanding ambulatory surgical facilities.   While HB 574 would not bring an end to abortion in Pennsylvania, this bill would ensure that health regulation
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May 12, 2011
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