Doctors group opposes Trump push to defund Planned Parenthood

By Robert King

Published July 31, 2018 8:38pm ET

Doctors group opposes Trump push to defund Planned Parenthood — FILE - In this May 18, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington. The Trump administrationâs latest push to wring funding from Planned Parenthood and other federally funded family planning clinics could serve as a rallying cry for conservative voters, who remain deeply loyal to the president heading into the midterm elections. Trump has also been focused on issues that galvanize his base, holding a series of events to rail against the dangers of illegal immigration and wading anew into the fight over abortion rights. | (Susan Walsh/AP)

A major doctor lobbying group urged the Trump administration to roll back a proposal to cut federal funds to Planned Parenthood.

The American Medical Association issued comments on Tuesday responding to a proposed rule from the administration to revamp family planning grants to restrict funding for groups that provide abortion, such as Planned Parenthood.

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