5th District Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty opposes a move announced by House Speaker Paul Ryan to strip Planned Parenthood of federal funding.  Esty says the federal funds Planned Parenthood receives make vital health services including lifesaving breast exams and ovarian cancer screenings affordable and accessible for women throughout the country.  As the largest provider of health care services to women in this country, Esty says Planned Parenthood plays a vital role in ensuring the health of Americans.  She says federal law already prohibits federal dollars from being used for abortion services.