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Judge temporarily blocks spending cuts affecting Planned Parenthood

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After Congress passed a massive spending bill last week, Planned Parenthood will temporarily still be able to receive federal funds after a judge stepped in.

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  • A judge has issued a 14-day block on a provision stopping Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood.
  • Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit, arguing the bill would defund their program. 10s
  • Federal Medicaid funds cannot be used for abortions except in specific cases. 19s
  • Planned Parenthood provides additional services like STD testing and cancer screening. 28s
  • The new bill would make it harder for patients to access these non-abortion services. 32s
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