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Wed, December 4, 2024

Johnson says he'd 'like to' axe PBS and Planned Parenthood


Published on 2024-12-04 20:31:08 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Wednesday he'd like to cut government spending for PBS and for Planned Parenthood, but he noted he might face some push back from Congress first. "I would like to.

In a recent interview with Fox News, House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed his desire to eliminate funding for both PBS and Planned Parenthood. Johnson criticized PBS for what he perceives as its liberal bias, suggesting that the network's content does not align with conservative values. He also targeted Planned Parenthood, arguing that taxpayer money should not support the organization, which provides a range of health services including abortions. His comments reflect ongoing debates within Congress about federal funding for these institutions, highlighting the political divide over public broadcasting and reproductive health services. Johnson's stance is part of a broader push by some Republican lawmakers to redirect federal funds away from what they consider to be controversial or non-essential programs.

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