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Planned Parenthood president talks reproductive rights under a Trump Administration

By AirTalk Staff
Published Feb 27, 2017
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 : President Planned Parenthood Federation of America Cecile Richards participates in a panel discussion during the annual Clinton Global Initiative on September 20, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)
President Planned Parenthood Federation of America Cecile Richards participates in a panel discussion during the annual Clinton Global Initiative on September 20, 2016 in New York City.
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Planned Parenthood president talks reproductive rights under a Trump Administration

With President Trump at the helm, Planned Parenthood is in the spotlight again, and House Republicans may be closer to defunding the organization.

Those moves include the repeal and replacement the Affordable Care Act, along with a new bill that allows states to withhold Title X family planning funds.

With federal funds making up about 40 percent of its budget, will the organization be able to survive?

Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards shares her perspective with listeners today on the possible defunding of her organization.

Guest:

Cecile Richards, president, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund