Abortion Quote by Lisa Murkowski
“From 2002-2008, Planned Parenthood received $342 million in federal taxpayer money through Title X funding alone. With these funds, Planned Parenthood has provided women throughout the U.S. with important family planning and contraceptive services as well as screening for breast and cervical cancers for low-income women.”
About This Quote
Source Congressional testimony, 2019
Planned Parenthood received $342 million from Title X, funding family planning and cancer screening for low‑income women.
In simple terms: Federal funds support reproductive health services for poor women.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the impact of public funding on health access.
Themes
health policy
funding
reproductive rights
Mood
concerned
informative
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- budget planning
- healthcare provision
Key Concepts
public health
economics
social equity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does federal money affect service availability?
- What are alternatives to Title X funding?
A Different Perspective
Funding can be politically contentious and subject to restrictions.
