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Missouri's last abortion clinic could be closed after state hearing

Oct 28, 2019

By Matt Hadro

A hearing began on Monday in Missouri to determine the fate of the state’s last remaining abortion clinic.  Read more

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Supreme Court to hear Louisiana abortion law appeal

Oct 4, 2019

By Matt Hadro

The Supreme Court will consider an abortion case this term after it announced on Friday that it will hear a... Read more

The exterior of the new Planned Parenthood Reproductive Clinic location is seen Oct. 2, 2019 in Fairview Heights, Illinois.

Abortion 'mega-clinic' to open in Illinois after Missouri restrictions

Oct 2, 2019

Planned Parenthood announced Wednesday the opening of an 18,000 square foot, $7 million “mega” abortion clinic in southern Illinois, just... Read more

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HHS allocates $33m previously meant for Planned Parenthood

Oct 1, 2019

The Department of Health and Human Services announced on Monday that is allocating $33.6 million in Title X funding previously... Read more

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Study finds U.S. abortion rates at all time low

Sep 18, 2019

By CNA Staff

The report from the Guttmacher Institute found that the total number of abortions fell by 196,000 over the past six... Read more

Leana Wen speaks at a press conference in Washington DC May 23, 2019.

Ousted Planned Parenthood president says board violating contract on terms of exit

Sep 16, 2019

By Jonah McKeown

Dr. Leana Wen, the former president of Planned Parenthood whom the board fired in July amid a dispute over the... Read more

Following state, federal funding cuts, two abortion clinics close in Cincinnati

Sep 10, 2019

In response to new federal and state regulations restricting funding of abortion clinics, Planned Parenthood announced Monday that two of... Read more

In response to restrictions, Planned Parenthood expands telemedicine program

Sep 5, 2019

After several months of new pro-life legislation aimed at restricting abortion or defunding Planned Parenthood, the organization’s national branch has... Read more

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Analysis: What is next for pro-life legislation?

Aug 30, 2019

By Matt Hadro

A Missouri decision this week calls into question whether any legislation is possible on abortion in the first two trimesters... Read more

Katy Perry, a signatory of the Planned Parenthood petition, performs in concert at Madison Square Garden.

Musicians sign Planned Parenthood protest of pro-life laws

Aug 27, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life, called the signers “wildly out of touch” with the views of most Americans.  Read more

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A model of despair: Planned Parenthood and Title X

Aug 27, 2019

By Matt Hadro

Planned Parenthood’s decision to forgo tens of millions of dollars per year in Title X grants simply reinforces its commitment... Read more

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Title X: Protect Life Rule comes in as Planned Parenthood walks out

Aug 19, 2019

The decision took effect Monday, as the deadline passed for compliance with the new program rules.  Read more

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Planned Parenthood whistleblower awarded $3 million

Aug 19, 2019

By Matt Hadro

Former clinic director Mayra Rodriguez claimed she was unfairly dismissed after raising concerns about ethical and legal breaches at abortion... Read more

Kentucky again denies abortion clinic's license

Aug 19, 2019

Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin’s administration has reportedly denied a Planned Parenthood clinic in downtown Louisville its license to perform abortions,... Read more

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Planned Parenthood to pull out of Title X program

Aug 16, 2019

The decision is set to take effect Aug. 19, the date by which funding recipients are required to make a... Read more

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Abortion advocacy groups file suit against Missouri laws

Jul 31, 2019

Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a joint lawsuit July 30 in the US District Court for... Read more

HHS delays enforcement of Title X Protect Life Rule

Jul 22, 2019

The Department of Health and Human Services has reportedly delayed enforcement of the new Protect Life Rule, which bars public... Read more

Illinois to fund abortion clinics after Title X Protect Life Rule

Jul 19, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Illinois will provide state funding to abortion clinics and clinics that refer for abortions in the light of new changes... Read more

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Planned Parenthood eschews federal funding to continue abortion referrals

Jul 18, 2019

As a new regulation takes effect, barring Title X recipients from making abortion referrals, Planned Parenthood has reportedly decided to... Read more

Leana Wen speaks at a press conference in Washington DC May 23, 2019.

Amid internal dispute over mission, Planned Parenthood president pushed out

Jul 16, 2019

Citing disagreements with board leaders over whether Planned Parenthood should focus on health care or abortion advocacy, the organization’s president... Read more