Planned Parenthood filed a federal lawsuit today arguing that Texas improperly excluded its clinics from participating in the Medicaid Women’s Health Program.
AP — A high-ranking official with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure charity resigned today after telling charity officials that she supported the move to cut off funding for Planned Parenthood.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure has apologized for its decision to stop funding Planned Parenthood. CEO Nancy G. Brinker writes:
We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of saving women’s lives.
The events of this week…
UPDATE: AP — After three days of controversy, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity says it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood.
“We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of saving women’s lives,” a Komen statement said.
EARLIER: After dealing with a backlash from the public, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure charity says they will restore its partnership with Planned Parenthood.
More to come.
AP — Planned Parenthood will no longer receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants from Susan G. Komen for the Cure, which were used mainly for breast exams.
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