NJ Congressional Representatives to join Planned Parenthood and supporters for Title X Gag Rule Press Conference
NJ Congressional Representatives to join Planned Parenthood and supporters for Title X Gag Rule Press Conference
Trump administration’s gag rule will cut funding for reproductive health centers
Tuesday, August 7 at 12:30 p.m.
TRENTON, NJ — Congressional leaders, Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey, and reproductive health care experts will brief journalists on the Trump administration’s proposed “gag rule” that would dismantle Title X, the nation’s family planning program, and block federal funding to family planning providers who offer comprehensive reproductive health care, including abortion and/or abortion referrals. Speakers will discuss the impact of the policy on New Jersey women and organizing efforts in the state to combat it.
WHAT: Press conference on Title X gag rule
WHEN: Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Planned Parenthood Trenton health center (RSVP and press ID required for entry)
WHO:
Christine Sadovy, Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey
Christine Sadovy, Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey
U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone
Dr. Donald Chervenak, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Kate Clark, New Jersey Family Planning League
Natasha, a Planned Parenthood patient
Reporters must RSVP to attend. Please contact Casey Olesko (casey.olesko@ppgnnj.org or 973-775-2781) to RSVP. You will receive the exact address when you RSVP. Note: Press credentials will be required to gain entry — no exceptions.
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Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey (PPAFNJ) is a nonpartisan 501(c)(4) non-profit social welfare organization, and the advocacy arm of the Planned Parenthood Affiliates in New Jersey. We advocate for access to essential health care through education, activism, voter engagement, grassroots organizing, and legislative advocacy. For more information, visit our website at: www.ppactionnj.org.
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