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Judge Orders Louisiana Fund Planned Parenthood For 14 Days Amid Legal Battle

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10.19.15 | 9:26 am

Republican presidential candidate Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal speaks during the Values Voter Summit, held by the Family Research Council Action, Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, in Washington. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge in New Orleans has ordered Louisiana to continue providing Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood clinics for 14 more days while a legal battle continues over Gov. Bobby Jindal’s recent order to block the funding.

U.S. District Judge John deGravelles in Baton Rouge ruled early Monday. He had heard arguments Friday.

Planned Parenthood challenged the state’s right to end the funding for cancer screenings, gynecology exams and other health services.

Jindal, running for the Republican presidential nomination, began the defunding effort after videos were released by the anti-abortion Center for Medical Progress.

The center said the videos showed that Planned Parenthood illegally sells fetal tissue for profit. Planned Parenthood, which does not currently provide abortions in Louisiana, denies the allegation and says the videos are misleading.

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Jindal believes Planned Parenthood shouldn't be funded: Governor Jindal said, “In recent weeks, it has been shocking to see reports of the alleged activities taking place at Planned Parenthood facilities across the country. Planned Parenthood does not represent the values of the people of Louisiana and shows a fundamental disrespect for human life. ***It has become clear that this is not an organization that is worthy of receiving public assistance from the state.”*** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ So, Gov. Jindal, will you put your money where your mouth is and defy this court order?

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tao says:

October 19, 2015

So it’s down to two weeks of funding. The pubbie’s puppy has done a fine job of focusing attention on a very real plan to fully suppress women in this country.
publishermike says:

October 19, 2015

Jindal, running for the Republican presidential nomination, began the defunding effort

Is that still happening? It slipped my mind…
benthere says:

October 19, 2015

Seriously, I think all of the RWNJ’s got together in a secret location and drank a strange, mind bending elixir that made them even crazier and strident in their self-righteous goals. I cannot keep up with the nuttiness coming out of them!!
tao says:

October 19, 2015

Crack! It isn’t just for breakfast anymore.
steviedee111 says:

October 19, 2015
Bobby Jindal quoted about Kim Davis:

"I don’t think anyone should have to choose between following their conscience and religious beliefs and giving up their job and facing financial sanctions. I think it’s wrong to force Christian individuals or business owners. We are seeing government today discriminate against whether it’s clerks, florists, musicians or others. I think that’s wrong. I think you should be able to keep your job and follow your conscience," he said. “I absolutely do believe people have a First Amendment right, a constitutional right. I don’t think the court can take that away.”
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Jindal believes Planned Parenthood shouldn't be funded:

Governor Jindal said, “In recent weeks, it has been shocking to see reports of the alleged activities taking place at Planned Parenthood facilities across the country. Planned Parenthood does not represent the values of the people of Louisiana and shows a fundamental disrespect for human life.  ***It has become clear that this is not an organization that is worthy of receiving public assistance from the state.”***
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So, Gov. Jindal, will you put your money where your mouth is and defy this court order?
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