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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Planned Parenthood Procedures and Ethics
Record date · January 1, 2015
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What This Bill Does
The House Judiciary Committee held a on October 8, 2015, to examine medical procedures and ethical standards at Planned Parenthood. The session included testimony from medical professionals and advocates regarding abortion practices.
This served as a formal congressional inquiry into the operations of the nation's largest abortion provider, influencing federal oversight and public discourse on reproductive health policy.
Who It Affects
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Planned Parenthood
The organization is the subject of a congressional inquiry regarding its medical procedures and ethical standards.
House Judiciary Committee members
Committee members are responsible for conducting oversight and gathering testimony for the congressional record.
Key Facts
- The House Judiciary Committee convened a hearing on October 8, 2015, titled 'Planned Parenthood Exposed: Examining Abortion Procedures and Medical Ethics'.
- The hearing was presided over by Chairman Bob Goodlatte.
- Witnesses included Dr. Anthony Levatino, Susan Thayer, Caroline Fredrickson, and Luana Stoltenberg.
- The hearing record includes submitted letters and statements from Americans United for Life and the Alliance Defending Freedom.
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- The hearing was held in the Rayburn House Office Building, room 2141.
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