Planned Parenthood Chapters Draw Scrutiny Over Paycheck Protection Loans

5/25/20
 
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from The Wall Street Journal,
5/22/20:

Trump administration and Senate Republicans question organization’s eligibility for small-business loans

Planned Parenthood Federation of America is facing scrutiny from the Trump administration after local chapters received more than $80 million in loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, the latest flashpoint in the fight over what kinds of entities should be eligible for the small-business funds.

Many companies and other organizations have drawn criticism for taking loans from the PPP, a $660 billion pot intended to help small businesses and nonprofits with 500 or fewer employees. … Shake Shack Inc., a national burger chain, returned $10 million, and the Los Angeles Lakers gave back a $4.6 million loan.

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