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Oklahoma Health Care Authority To End Contracts With Two Planned Parenthood Organizations

Associated Press

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority says it is ending its contracts with two Planned Parenthood organizations that provide health care services to…

"I don't like a government shutdown, but this is a clear case of totally improper use of taxpayers' dollars. I have an obligation to the taxpayers of Arizona," said Sen. John McCain. He had scolded his Republican colleagues in 2013 for shutting down the government over the Affordable Care Act. He says this issue is different.

Politics and Government

Planned Parenthood Opponents Talk Government Shutdown After Bill Fails

Ailsa Chang

An effort to strip Planned Parenthood of federal funding failed in the Senate on Monday, but the fight isn't over. That was only the opening volley in a larger funding battle to play out in September.

U.S. Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) speaking during a July 28, 2015 Students for Life rally at the U.S. Capitol.

Politics and Government

Oklahoma's U.S. Senators Continue Crusade Against Planned Parenthood

Brian Hardzinski

Updated July 30, 12:01 p.m.Republican U.S. Senators discussed legislation Wednesday that would block federal money from going to Planned Parenthood and…

U.S. Sen. James Lankford speaking on the Senate floor July 16 about ending taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood in light of a recent undercover video.

Health

After Undercover Video, Lankford Urges Senate To End Planned Parenthood Funding

Brian Hardzinski

U.S. Sen. James Lankford delivered a speech on the chamber's floor Thursday calling on Congress to end taxpayer funding to Planned Parenthood.The remarks…