WASHINGTON — Cecile Richards, the president of Planned Parenthood, is used to political hardball. But this past year, the controversies have been coming practically nonstop, and from all directions.
The women's health organization has been a target of congressional investigations into fetal tissue research and its use of taxpayer funds. Republicans in Congress are trying to cut off its federal funding. And 24 states have attempted to block funding for the group or restrict access to its health centers.
The Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, has promised to defund Planned Parenthood if elected president. His running mate, Mike Pence, led the charge to cut off federal funds in Congress and has slashed support for the organization as Indiana governor.
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