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Reproductive health clinics scramble as Title X funding cliff approaches

128 Democratic members of Congress urge a one-year Title X funding extension as funding runs out on March 31.
The letter requests a one-year extension for all current Title X grantees to ensure on-time funding.
Title X funds support birth control and STI testing for low-income patients without health insurance.
The guidance and grant applications were delayed, raising concerns among grantees and lawmakers.
HHS delayed funding information amid broader political and budget dynamics discussed in NPR reporting.
NPR notes that Title X does not cover abortion care but funds preventive services.
Democrats frame Title X support as essential access to care amid delayed administration processes.
Representative Sharice Davids emphasizes easy and affordable access to birth control and STI testing as basic services.
The NPR report links Title X funding stability to broader budget and policy debates within the administration.

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