Planned Parenthood Federation of America Responds to the Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Health Centers

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Earlier today, the Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler announced that the SBA sent letters to 38 local Planned Parenthood organizations (PPFA member organizations) about their eligibility for the $88 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans they received during the pandemic. In response, Melanie Newman, Chief External Affairs Officer, Planned Parenthood Federation of America,released the following statement.

"Planned Parenthood member organizations follow the law -- and previous investigations prove it. These latest politically motivated intimidation tactics are about the Trump administration finding every possible avenue to shut down Planned Parenthood health centers and make it harder for people to get high-quality health care from their trusted Planned Parenthood provider. That's it. And that's what the Trump administration and its allies are focusing on today: shutting down Planned Parenthood health centers. Meanwhile, all across the country, people can't afford to see a doctor; the hospitals they rely on are closing; even basic groceries are too expensive. That's what the Small Business Administration should be working on: making people's lives better. Instead, they're hellbent on making them worse."

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Planned Parenthood is the nation's leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation's largest provider of sex education. With nearly 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care.Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives. Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S.