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US states are now allowed to withhold federal money from organisations that provide abortion services, thanks to Donald Trump.
Trump signed a bill which reverses a regulation put in place by Barack Obama to ban states from withholding funds going to abortion services. And he did so without the usual media and camera presence.
More specifically, the bill entitles states to withhold Title X, the US’s family planning programme, which, according to Planned Parenthood, helps 4.6 million Americans every year, saves $7 for every $1 invested, and helps women avoid STIs and cervical cancer .
This will affect Planned Parenthood, which says only three per cent of its services are abortions.
Planned Parenthood pointed out:
Congress & Trump admin removed #TitleX rule: - without debate - without a majority - & signed behind closed doors… https://t.co/tsOjC2Llkx— Planned Parenthood Action (@Planned Parenthood Action) 1492108997
And people are, of course, outraged:
@PPact Quite sad how closed minded people don't understand what PP actually does for us - stupid pro life agenda that hurts all Americans— Shredit Letus (@Shredit Letus) 1492111334
Regardless of whether you are pro life or pro choice, the government should have no say in what we do with OUR BODIES! #TitleX @POTUS— EMM. (@EMM.) 1492135428
guys lets take a moment of sympathy silence 4 womens rights activist @IvankaTrump who fought soooo hard 4 us today but lost😢 #TitleX— Rave Sashayed (@Rave Sashayed) 1492119765
This is absolutely shameful. #TitleX provides life-saving care for millions of women. Restricting access to healthc… https://t.co/1JkuwuHNnD— Senator Jacky Rosen (@Senator Jacky Rosen) 1492134128
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