Defund Planned Parenthood

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops ultimately said the bill “currently fails the poorest families,” and urged people to contact lawmakers.

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on June 26 that South Carolina could make the decision to end Planned Parenthood’s participation in the state Medicaid program.

A proposed House budget is drawing fire from some critics over its cuts to Medicaid, while drawing praise from others for promises to defund abortion providers.

The latest Planned Parenthood annual report shows abortions are up from the previous year’s report amid an $100 million increase in government funding.

A group of House Republicans have reportedly expressed opposition to eliminating Planned Parenthood’s federal funding through the budget reconciliation process.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., suggested April 29 the budget blueprint backed by President Donald Trump could “redirect funds away” from abortion providers.

The high court heard oral argument April 2 in a case concerning South Carolina’s attempt to prevent ​the abortion provider from receiving Medicaid funds.

Pro-life advocates went to the U.S. Capitol March 27 to urge Congress and President Donald Trump to eliminate federal funding for Planned Parenthood.

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The U.S. Supreme Court said Dec. 18 it will hear an appeal concerning South Carolina’s attempt to prevent ​​Planned Parenthood from participating in its Medicaid health program, …