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New Hampshire Republicans' Battle Against Planned Parenthood Puts Women's Health at Risk

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The New Hampshire Democratic Party has denounced the actions of Republicans, including Executive Councilor David Wheeler, for their continued support of defunding Planned Parenthood. This move would put critical health services at risk for thousands of women and families in the state. A Planned Parenthood ally, NARAL Pro-Choice America, has announced plans to run TV ads attacking GOP senators, including Kelly Ayotte, who voted to defund Planned Parenthood. Ayotte's Washington Republican colleagues are committed to continuing the fight against Planned Parenthood, even if it means shutting down the federal government.

Key Takeaways:

  • The New Hampshire Democratic Party has criticized Republicans, including Executive Councilor David Wheeler, for their support of defunding Planned Parenthood.
  • A Planned Parenthood ally, NARAL Pro-Choice America, plans to run TV ads attacking GOP senators, including Kelly Ayotte, who voted to defund Planned Parenthood.
  • Ayotte's Washington Republican colleagues intend to continue the fight against Planned Parenthood, even if it means shutting down the federal government.
  • New Hampshire Republicans' actions will put a huge economic strain on hard-working women and families in the state.
  • Executive Councilor David Wheeler has a record of opposing family planning contracts for Planned Parenthood and other New Hampshire health care providers.
  • The Granite State's women and families will hold Ayotte, Wheeler, and all New Hampshire Republicans accountable at the ballot box for their attacks on women's health and economic wellbeing.

Statistics:

  • Thousands of women and families in New Hampshire will be affected by the potential defunding of Planned Parenthood.
  • NARAL Pro-Choice America plans to run TV ads attacking three GOP senators, including Kelly Ayotte, in the 2016 election.
  • The federal government may be shut down in order to continue the fight against Planned Parenthood.

Sources:

  • New Hampshire Democratic Party
  • The Associated Press
  • Politico
  • NARAL Pro-Choice America
  • Lizzy Price, New Hampshire Democratic Party Communications Director

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