Planned Parenthood

A Warning To Both Parties On Planned Parenthood And Abortion

4:45pm September 30, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Republicans are pushing to strip Planned Parenthood of federal funding. The organization's popularity has held steady, highlighting a risk for the GOP. But there's danger for Democrats, too.

Research On Fetal Tissue Draws Renewed Political, Scientific Scrutiny

11:26am September 30, 2015

by Rob Stein

Critics say research on fetal tissue is no longer needed to answer crucial medical questions. But National Institutes of Health officials and other scientists say alternatives don't yet measure up.

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Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, testifies Tuesday during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on Capitol Hill.

6 Clips Of Audio You Should Hear From The Planned Parenthood Hearing

10:03pm September 29, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The congressional hearing was oftentimes contentious with the head of Planned Parenthood defending her organization and explaining that it does not receive federal money for most abortions.

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Bill To Avert Government Shutdown Survives Test Vote In The Senate

10:26am September 29, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Senators agreed to limit debate on a measure to fund the government through Dec. 11 without stripping funding from Planned Parenthood. They're expected to approve the bill and send it to the House.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell brought a measure up for a vote Thursday that funded the government but defunded Planned Parenthood. Democrats banded together to block it.

Politics & Government

Senate Vote To Keep Government Funded Fails As Shutdown Nears

4:32pm September 24, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

The deadline to fund government agencies is Sept. 30. Democrats blocked a vote on a bill to extend current funding because it would have deleted money for Planned Parenthood for a year.

Ted Cruz has strong views on abortion. Americans tend to be more ambivalent.

Despite Constant Debate, Americans' Abortion Opinions Rarely Change

2:18pm September 21, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

While Planned Parenthood weathers attacks and a potential government shutdown looms, Americans are deeply ambivalent on abortion.

House Approves Bill To Cease Funding Planned Parenthood

3:44pm September 18, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The bill was adopted by a 241-187 vote; it isn't expected to pass in the Senate.

House Speaker John Boehner is yet again facing a backlash from conservatives over his approach in trying to avoid a government shutdown.

As Tea Party Again Aims For Boehner, GOP Leadership Rallies Around Him

4:09pm September 17, 2015

by Susan Davis

There are rumblings that conservatives want John Boehner ousted as House speaker for what they see as a lack of fight. But GOP leaders look ready to turn the tables on the insurgents.

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio (right) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky have two weeks to negotiate a plan with congressional Democrats to avert a government shutdown.

Politics & Government

Another Government Shutdown Looms At The End Of The Month

7:02pm September 16, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

Congress has until Sept. 30 to pass a measure to keep the government funded. If no agreement is reached, federal agencies could be shuttered again — the second time in three years.

Congress Begins Series Of Hearings On Planned Parenthood

3:15pm September 09, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

Republicans say they want to examine Planned Parenthood's "horrific practices," after surreptitious video recordings showed officials discussing fetal tissue. The organization denies any wrongdoing.