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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    What happens if Republicans defund Planned Parenthood?

    House Speaker Paul Ryan says he wants to defund Planned Parenthood as part of the Obamacare repeal. We find out how the nonprofit can survive without federal money.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jan 6, 2017 • 1 min read

    House Speaker Paul Ryan says he wants to defund Planned Parenthood as part of the Obamacare repeal. We find out how the nonprofit can survive without federal money.

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    3 of 5
    Will the Pineapple Express end California's drought?
    1. 0:00California's drought: The beginning of the end?
    2. 9:54Santa Barbara takes drastic measures to cope with water loss
    3. 18:13What happens if Republicans defund Planned Parenthood?You’re reading this
    4. 25:502017 movies: what to watch and what to skip
    5. 40:52Meet the art sleuth of LA County
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