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Taking it to the Streets - Scores of women (and men) took to the streets on Tuesday to voice their displeasure with the ‘defund’ bill introduced in the House Monday. This gathering outside Judy Chu’s office was one of hundreds across the country.
Scores of Planned Parenthood Supporters Decry GOP’s ‘Defund’ Bill STORY AND PHOTOS BY TERRY MILLER
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n Monday, the House introduced their bill to block patients from receiving care at Planned Parenthood - also known as the “defund” bill. According to Planned Parent-
hood, the bill is “a direct assault on the health and rights of millions.” In response, Planned Parenthood supporters across the country showed up at their local congressional representative’s offices to voice their concerns.
Scores of local San Gabriel Valley community members gathered just outside Congresswoman Judy Chu’s office Tuesday to raise awareness about the impact of this bill and to learn how to help going forward.
“Our community gathered tonight as part of a national movement to show that the majority of Americans oppose efforts to defund Planned Parenthood. We believe that, regardless of who you are or where you live, you have a
right to affordable, high quality healthcare and should be able to choose a provider like Planned Parenthood, who often is the only accessible provider in many comSEE PAGE 10