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www.newsindiatimes.com – that’s all you need to know Rep. Ami Bera Denounces Medicaid Cuts; Lauds Work Of Planned Parenthood C ongressman Dr. Ami Bera, D-California, on September 9, 2025, joined fellow members of the Democratic Doctors Caucus and Planned Parenthood Federation of America President and CEO Alexis McGill Johnson, to warn against cuts to Medicaid, describing them as having a “devastating” impact on access to affordable, high-qual- ity care provided by Planned Parenthood health centers across the country. “Since President Trump’s “Big, Beauti- ful Bill” was signed into law, its provision blocking Medicaid patients from receiving care at Planned Parenthood has been tem- porarily halted by the courts. If reinstated, the provision could force up to 200 health centers to close, putting the health care of 1.1 million Medicaid patients at risk, the press release from Bera’s office said. “What Planned Parenthood does is so much more than just reproductive health care. They’re a leader there in reproduc- tive health care. But in many communities across this country, they’re the sole pro- vider of primary care services to women and men,” Representative Bera is quoted saying in the press release. Lawmakers noted that for many indi- viduals in rural and underserved areas, Planned Parenthood centers are often the only accessible source of care for people in rural and underserved areas for critical primary and preventive care services, such as cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, chronic disease management, and general wellness visits. “And what Donald Trump’s bill — the big, ugly bill that House Republicans passed — does is it takes away that pri- mary service, those community health center services, from so many Americans, particularly Americans in rural Aerica,” Bera added. At an open press conference on Capitol Hill, Dr. Bera was accompanied by several Democratic doctors as well as the CEO of Planned Parenthood. He was there he said, “Cause we’re going to fight. We’re go- ing to fight every day. And don’t mess with Planned Parenthood — that’s why I got my boxing glove on here.” Bera went on to praise Planned Parent- hood for doing more than just providing reproductive health care services, but rather it was the sole provider of primary health care services in many communities around the country. PHOTO:Profile photo on Facebook @SanjayGuptaMD Congressman Ami Bera on Capitol Hill September 9, 2025, speaking during a press conference on changes to Medicaid. Congressman Subramanyam Condemns Hate Crimes Against Hindus, Demands Action C ongressman Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, condemned violence against Hindus and their faith establishments, in a speech Sep- tember 9, 2025, on the House floor, calling for a comprehensive response. (https://youtu.be/sYxyZDkOk84) “Hate has no place in our communi- ties and that’s why I condemn the recent hateful attacks on Hindu temples and mandirs all across the country,” Rep. Sub- ramanyam said, listing specific incidents over the last year. “From the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Indiana to the Shri Radha Krishna temple in Utah, sacred spaces for faith communities have been targeted with acts of hate, vandalism and desecration,” he added. According to the Indian American law- maker, “These are not isolated incidents. It’s part of a rise in violence. It’s a part of a rise in division in our country. It’s not just happening to temples. It’s happening to all places of worship.” The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), in its press release, thanked Subramanyam for drawing atten- tion to the issue. “In just 18 months we have seen 7 physical attacks -mostly vandalism under the cover of “anti-India speech,” target- ing temple after temple. Even temples founded and run by Hindus from the Caribbean and those born and brought up in the US are not safe-making it clear this is religious bigotry masquerading as political speech,” CoHNA said. It also faulted law enforcement, alleg- ing it had not taken visible steps to tackle the issue, nor study the problem. “This absence of action, is the most glaring example of Hinduphobia,” CoHNA claimed, urging other lawmakers to also raise the issue and demand action. CoHNA also provided a “broader” list of anti Hindu attacks which are available on its website at cohna.org . Following is the list it provided in its press release. • IN-Aug 10, 2025: Vandalized with messages like Death to Hindus, Death to India’ • UT-June 18, 2025: Gunshots fired at Krishna Temple near Spanish Fork • CA-March 8, 2025: California’s Largest Hindu Temple near LA Vandalized • MN-Dec 20, 2024: Man Threatens Sri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple Complex • CA-Sept 25, 2023, CA: APS Swamina- rayan Mandir in SacramentoVandal- ism • NY-Sept 17, 2024, NY: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Melville Vandalized • TX-Aug 26, 2024: Hindu Temple in Sugar Land Hires Security After Church Group’s Protest • CA-Jan 5, 2024: Vijay’s Sherawali Temple in Hayward Vandalized • CA-Dec 23, 2023: SMVS Shri Swami- narayan Temple in Newark Vandal- ized By a StaffWriter PHOTO:ScreenshotfromYouTube PHOTO:X @BAPS.org Congressman Suhas Subramanyam speaking on the House floor September 9, 2025, drawing attention to hate crimes against Hindu Americans. BAPS issued an Appeal for Peace. 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