gag rule
Example Sentences
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President Biden will revoke a Trump administration gag rule that deprived Planned Parenthood of federal Title X funding.
From Los Angeles Times
But Republican Ronald Reagan reversed course, and in 1988 issued the first gag rule of Title X, prohibiting any discussion of or referrals for abortions.
From Los Angeles Times
One case involves a “gag rule” that prohibits federally funded health clinics from referring women to abortion providers.
From Washington Post
Major medical associations said this “gag rule” violated medical ethics, and Planned Parenthood withdrew from the program.
From New York Times
The family-planning restrictions, characterized by opponents as a “gag rule,” are in effect nationwide, except for Maryland.
From Seattle Times
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