Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
In Fla., Gov. Scott Orders Inspections Of Planned Parenthood Offices
The Associated Press: Gov. Scott Orders Inspections Of Planned Parenthoods
Florida Gov. Rick Scott ordered state health officials to inspect Planned Parenthood offices that perform abortions, saying he is troubled by videos describing the organization’s procedures for providing tissue from aborted fetuses for research. The Republican governor said Wednesday the state will take quick legal and regulatory action if any of the 16 facilities in Florida are found in violation of the law. (Kennedy, 7/29)
The Houston Sun-Times: Texas Pro-Life Advocates Rally Against Planned Parenthood In Houston
Pro-life advocates gathered at the “Women Betrayed Rally” in Houston to condemn Planned Parenthood after two controversial videos surfaced. The Houston protest was part of a nationwide movement demanding an end to federal funding of Planned Parenthood in light of two videos purporting that Planned Parenthood sells fetal body parts. The “Women Betrayed” rallies took place across 65 cities and an estimated 12,000 people participated nationwide. (Fowler, 7/29)
The Sacramento Bee: New Planned Parenthood Controversy, Same Old Abortion Debate
Anti-abortion activists rallied in cities across the country in recent days, invigorated by the release of videos showing Planned Parenthood officials discussing the procurement of fetal tissue for research. (Siders, 7/29)
