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Rep. John Fleming (R-La.) fell victim to satirical news outlet The Onion on Friday, reposting a story facetiously reporting that Planned Parenthood had announced the opening "of its long-planned $8 billion Abortionplex" on his Facebook page.

The article, which is months old, was reposted on the paper's website last week amidst controversy over the Susan G. Komen foundation's announcement â€" later retracted â€" that it wouldn't consider Planned Parenthood for future grants because it was under congressional investigation. Ensuing criticism from abortion rights and women's health advocates led to a reversal of that decision.

The Onion's article was a satire aimed at opponents of Planned Parenthood, who often denounce the organizatio! n for performing abortions.

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