On November twelfth, a federal law cutting Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood, which provides healthcare services including abortions, sparked debate. The law, part of a larger bill, ended over eight hundred thousand dollars in annual reimbursements, leading to financial strain for the organization. Planned Parenthood argues the law is unconstitutional, while opponents support the changes. Nearly half of Planned Parenthoods patients rely on Medicaid, with abortions making up only four percent of services. Despite funding cuts, Planned Parenthood remains committed to providing all its services.

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