RAND PAUL CLAIMS VICTORY IN FIGHT OVER PPP MONEY TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD IN SENATE COVID RELIEF BILL"We write to request your immediate attention to the unlawful participation of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America in the Paycheck Protection Program," Paul, along with GOP Sens. But Jacqueline Ayers, vice president of government relations and public policy for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, slammed Republicans’ claims as "baseless political attacks." "Like many other local nonprofits and health care providers, the independent Planned Parenthood 501(c)(3) organizations who were awarded PPP loans met the eligibility requirements established by both Congress and the Small Business Administration." According to PPFA, the entities who applied for PPP loans were eligible to receive them under the rules of the CARES Act — specifically the affiliation rule. PPFA also told Fox News that the Planned Parenthood affiliates are "independent 501(c)(3) organizations" and are "not controlled" by PPFA.

Source: Fox News April 16, 2021 13:55 UTC