Planned Parenthood has come under fire for allegations they sold fetal tissue, specifically body parts, for money. Those allegations have led to state governments pulling funding from Planned Parenthood clinics. At the federal level, there was some discussion about a potential investigation.
During a debate in Orlando, Rep. David Jolly, who is running for U.S. Senate, said he "was the only Republican" to vote against creating a U.S. House panel to investigate Planned Parenthood.
PolitiFact Florida heard the claim and gave it a TRUE rating on the Truth-O-Meter.
PolitiFact writer Josh Gillin says it really came down to a vote on money for the congressman.
“He said during the debate and he said at the time of the vote, ‘Hey! There were already three investigations in the House of various committees looking into Planned Parenthood’s activities,’ and Jolly said, ‘If we’re supposed to be conservatives and limit the role, the scope, and the spending of government, then we really don’t need this panel,' ” Gillin said.
Gillin went on to say Jolly wants to fund women’s services, but not Planned Parenthood because of the abortion service they offer.
For that reason, Jolly’s claim received a TRUE rating.
SOURCES: Jolly only Republican who voted 'no' on Planned Parenthood Investigation
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