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Texas blocking funds to Planned Parenthood, 3 Texans in Trump Ag Secretary hunt (video)

In the Roundup: Texas cutting Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, the Texas Electoral College casts most of its vote for President-elect Donald Trump and three Texans said to be on Agriculture Secretary shortlist.

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Texas blocking funds to Planned Parenthood, 3 Texans in Trump Ag Secretary hunt (video)

by Justin Dehn, The Texas Tribune
December 23, 2016

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Texas blocking funds to Planned Parenthood, 3 Texans in Trump Ag Secretary hunt (video)

Justin Dehn, The Texas Tribune
December 23, 2016

Disclosure: Planned Parenthood has been a financial supporter of The Texas Tribune. A complete list of Tribune donors and sponsors can be viewed here.

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