Republicans are trying to maximize the deficit reduction in their health care bill. Ms. Collins plans to amend the health care bill to restore Planned Parenthood funding, giving Democrats a conundrum: They may strongly favor supporting Planned Parenthood, but Democratic aides say senators must decide whether the bill has a better chance of passing with or without the defunding provision. With a Republican in the White House, Planned Parenthood can no longer count on a veto as it did with Mr. Obama. Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties in California sends both money and staff to other states in need of extra resources. After last year’s election, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains decided to close six of its 29 health centers.

Source: New York Times June 23, 2017 18:28 UTC