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Planned Parenthood CEO says blocking it from Medicaid funding is ‘devastating to patients’

Planned Parenthood CEO says blocking it from Medicaid funding is ‘devastating to patients’

Summary

A federal judge has temporarily stopped a part of a new law that would prevent Planned Parenthood from getting Medicaid funding. This action follows the signing of a major domestic policy bill by President Trump.

Key Facts

  • A federal judge has issued a temporary block on a part of a new law.
  • The blocked provision aimed to deny Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding.
  • Medicaid is a government program that helps with medical costs for some people with limited income.
  • This action took place after President Trump signed a major domestic policy bill.
  • Alexis McGill Johnson, the leader of Planned Parenthood, discussed the legal challenge.

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