Comparing Planned Parenthood And Abortion
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While it is true that Planned Parenthood receives federal money and performs abortions, it is important to consider that the two may not be linked, despite accusations. According to Kurtzleben of NPR (2015), Planned Parenthood receives approximately $520 million a year from the federal government. However, the majority of their funding comes from the private sector ($390 million a year), non-government services ($305 million a year) and $77 million a year from other revenue (See chart 1 in Appendix). Given that Planned Parenthood cannot use federal funding to perform abortions, it is important to consider other services the organization offers. In 2013-2014, 42% of services administered were tests for STD/STIs, 34% contraceptives,