Melinda Gates has stated that the foundation "has decided not to fund abortion". In response to questions about this decision, Gates stated in a June 2014 blog post that she "struggle[s] with the issue" and that "the emotional and personal debate about abortion is threatening to get in the way of the lifesaving consensus regarding basic family planning". Up to 2013, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation provided $71 million to Planned Parenthood, the primary U.S. abortion provider, and affiliated organizations. COUNT 3
QSN1 What did the foundation decide not to fund ANS1 has decided not to fund abortion" QSN2 WHy did they decide not to fund abortion ANS2 the emotional and personal debate about abortion is threatening to get in the way of the lifesaving consensus regarding basic family planning QSN3 Before 2013 the foundation gave how how much to planned parenthood ANS3 Up to 2013, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation provided $71 million to Planned Parenthood