Seth Meyers explains the Planned Parenthood fight that Republicans just lost

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published 1 October 2015

Conservative House Republicans failed in their attempt to prevent Planned Parenthood from receiving federal funds for its (non-abortion) women's health services — at least for now — but they still got their chance this week to grill Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards. On Wednesday's Late Night, Seth Meyers took a closer look at Tuesday's congressional hearing and the larger issue. Meyers is clearly more sympathetic to Planned Parenthood than its Republican antagonists, but he does find one prominent Republican presidential candidate willing to hate abortion but stand up for Planned Parenthood. Watch below. Peter Weber

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.