Texas seeks fund extension for women's health plan
San Diego Union-Tribune Tuesday 17th April, 2012
AUSTIN, Texas -; Texas officials have asked for more time to phase out federal funding for a women's health program after federal officials said it was illegal for the state to ban Planned Parenthood from participating in it, according to documents released Tuesday.
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