"Abortion providers like Planned Parenthood do little other than provide abortions."
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U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis., took on Planned Parenthood in a claim about abortions vs. other health care. (Associated Press photo)
Sean Duffy's off-base claim about Planned Parenthood and abortions
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