Debate grows over Planned Parenthood funding in NJ

New Jersey has among the highest number of abortions in the entire nation, an estimated 1 in 5 of those abortions are for women living outside New Jersey.

The argument from the Left that New Jersey needs more access is absurd on the surface. What's interesting is that the Left has been able to capitalize on the "choice" label, which is in many ways a cover for a very lucrative abortion industry.

Planned Parenthood alone took in more than $2 billion with nearly $800 million coming from the taxpayers.

It's outrageous and should not be happening after Congress passed the Hyde Amendment in the 1990s.

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Federal funding fight could return to Congress this summer

Congress followed the rule in the latest so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" but the funding cut to Planned Parenthood expires on July 4 this year, so Congress will need to vote to extend.

One of the champions of protecting taxpayer dollars is my friend Paul Teller, who has spent decades as a leading voice in Washington advocating for common-sense policies as a top aide on the legislative and executive branches.

He's calling for a "reconciliation bill" that requires a simple majority vote and would put this issue to rest.

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NJ lawmakers need to support effort to block taxpayer funding

Teller referenced the credible accusations and exposure of Planned Parenthood's fetal body part sales and the lack of informed consent among the women for whom they are providing abortions.