State Dept. to Shift Millions in Contraception Funding to Cover Energy Costs

NYT World Thursday 29 October 2026, 16:31 UTC By Olivia Diaz and Stephanie Nolen 1 min read

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State Dept. to Shift Millions in Contraception Funding to Cover Energy Costs

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