We told you last week that the United States House of Representatives has begun an investigation into the operations of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and its clinics across the country.

Predictably, PPFA's president, Cecile Richards, has sent an e-mail to the organization's supporters - accusing Congress of trying to harass and intimidate the organization.

Richards' specific statement was:

"I want to be crystal clear: we are not afraid of Rep. Stearns and his baseless demands. I am proud of the work Planned Parenthood Federation of America and our affiliates do, and I know how seriously we take our role as financial stewards of grants, government funding, and contributions from supporters like you. But you know as well as I do that this isn't about fiscal responsibility. This is about harassment and intimidation of America's leading provider and advocate of women's health care. This is about an effort to undercut Planned Parenthood and undermine Planned Parenthood health centers' ability to provide essential care to the women, men, and teens who rely on them. This is about a pattern of politically motivated attacks designed to eliminate Planned Parenthood once and for all."

In other words, Planned Parenthood is worried. As states all across the nation are taking money from her federation, many of its clinics are being closed down, and the general public is beginning to understand its true nature, Ms. Richards is facing the collapse of this once-great empire.

We ask very reader of the Wednesday STOPP Report to contact your Representatives and Senators in Congress and tell them to support the investigation of Planned Parenthood. Make sure you also let them know that you want every penny of taxpayer money taken away from the group.

Now is the time to pour on the pressure. Go to our Defund Planned Parenthood Action Center (www.stopplannedparenthood.com) and add your voice to the thousands who are contacting Congress.