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kcur.org > health > 2026-03-09 > missouri-anti-abortion-centers-receive-most-of-the-states-federal-funding-for-people-in-poverty

Missouri anti-abortion centers receive most of the state's federal funding for people in poverty

3+ hour, 47+ min ago  (1188+ words) The bulk of the money Missouri gives to its crisis pregnancy centers comes from federal funds meant to assist families experiencing poverty with basic necessities and child care, Republican Rep. Jason Smith said on the U.S. House floor in January. As…...

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kcur.org > health > 2026-03-04 > getting-the-abortion-pill-via-telehealth-is-more-common-now-npr-wants-to-hear-your-story

Getting the abortion pill via telehealth is more common now. NPR wants to hear your story

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (189+ words) Mifepristone is facing another major legal challenge. For more than 25 years, this medication has been used for abortion in the first trimester and miscarriage management in the U.S. The medical community considers it safe and effective based on years of data…...