Baltimore officials denounce proposed cuts to reproductive health centers under federal rule (The Baltimore Sun)
Tuesday Jul 24th, 2018
Baltimore’s congressional delegation joined city officials Monday in denouncing potential federal cuts to reproductive health services.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has proposed creating a rule that would prevent funding from the Title X Family Planning Program from going to health centers that perform abortions or are affiliated with those who do.
The lawmakers said the Title X rule change will hurt access to all health services because the clinics also provide services such as cancer screenings, HIV testing and counseling and substance use and mental health screenings.
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