Planned Parenthood

Court Challenge to Indiana Abortion Pill Law 'Very Likely'

Associated Press — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:35:38 +0000

Planned Parenthood officials say they anticipate a court challenge to a bill signed into law by Indiana Gov. Mike Pence today that tightens the state's regulations on distribution of the abortion pill.

The bill cleared the Republican-controlled legislature last month. The new law will also require clinics that provide only drug-induced abortions to meet the same standards as clinics that perform surgical abortions.

Pence says the new law will ensure that the abortion pill is given under proper medical care.

Indiana House Panel Approves Amended Abortion Bill

Rick Howlett and Associated Press — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:45:18 +0000

Indiana lawmakers are dropping a proposal that would require clinics offering the abortion pill perform ultrasounds on women seeking the drug.

A House committee removed that provision Wednesday from a broader Senate bill that would force clinics that provide only drug-induced abortions to meet the same facility requirements as clinics that perform surgical abortions.

The committee voted 8-5 to advance the bill to the full House.

Planned Parenthood TV Ad Targets Mitch McConnell Over Birth Control

Phillip M. Bailey — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:11:24 +0000

Planned Parenthood released a television attack ad against Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell on Friday over his support of a lawsuit against a birth-control policy in President Obama's health care law.

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Appeals Court: Indiana Can't Cut Planned Parenthood Funding Over Abortion

Associated Press — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:44:46 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that Indiana can't cut off funding for Planned Parenthood just because the organization provides abortions.