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6 things to know about Komen funding uproar – Minneapolis Star Tribune
The Guardian 6 things to know about Komen funding uproarMinneapolis Star TribuneLeaders of the nation's pre-eminent breast-cancer charity sparked a firestorm with an announcement to end Planned Parenthood grants. A national backlash over the past week prompted Susan G. Komen for the Cure to reverse course.Some former Komen supporters can't forgive, forgetSTLtoday.comAfter Komen furor,... »
After Komen furor, some supporters of the breast-cancer charity say they won’t … – Washington Post
Los Angeles Times After Komen furor, some supporters of the breast-cancer charity say they won't …Washington PostNEW YORK — When Dorothy Twinney first saw a Race for the Cure walk for breast cancer — “a sea of pink” traveling through her hometown of Plymouth, Mich. — she was so moved she sat in her... »
Some former Komen supporters can’t forgive, despite reversal on decision to … – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com
The Star-Ledger – NJ.com Some former Komen supporters can't forgive, despite reversal on decision to …The Star-Ledger – NJ.comBy AP Robert Sciarrino/The Star-LedgerDebra Belfatto, and breast cancer survivor Lisa Berkower, from The Susan G. Komen for the cure foundation are joined by Governor Jon Corzine, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., and Newark... »
Some former Komen supporters can’t forgive, forget – The Associated Press
The Associated Press Some former Komen supporters can't forgive, forgetThe Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — When Dorothy Twinney first saw a Race for the Cure walk for breast cancer — "a sea of pink" traveling through her hometown of Plymouth, Mich. — she was so moved she sat in her car and wept. This... »
Komen reverses decision to cut Planned Parenthood funding – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times Komen reverses decision to cut Planned Parenthood fundingLos Angeles TimesBy Eryn Brown and Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times / for the Booster Shots blog This post has been updated, as indicated below. In a reversal of policy after a nationwide uproar over its decision to cut funding to Planned Parenthood, Susan... »
Team Heather hopes to move past Komen flap, continue fundraising – Washington Post
ABC News Team Heather hopes to move past Komen flap, continue fundraisingWashington PostHeather Gardner Starcher died before Facebook was born. But if she had lived, her brother says she would have spent these last few days furiously writing on her wall, telling people to calm down. She would have chastised those who cheered the... »
Planned Parenthood holds Arizona fundraiser after Komen flap – Phoenix Business Journal
Globe and Mail Planned Parenthood holds Arizona fundraiser after Komen flapPhoenix Business JournalPlanned Parenthood 's political arm in Arizona will hold a fundraising event next month with Planned Parenthood Federation of America CEO Cecile Richards. The event comes on the heels of the abortion-fueled national controversy involving Planned …Komen Foundation bows to social media... »
Komen Foundation bows to social media firestorm, reverses Planned Parenthood … – San Jose Mercury News
Globe and Mail Komen Foundation bows to social media firestorm, reverses Planned Parenthood …San Jose Mercury NewsBy Sandy Kleffman The breast cancer advocacy organization that used the Internet to mobilize fundraising walks nationwide backed off Friday from its decision to eliminate grants for Planned Parenthood after many of its supporters ignited an online …Komen... »
Komen’s reversal on Planned Parenthood irks some – Columbus Dispatch
CBC.ca Komen's reversal on Planned Parenthood irks someColumbus DispatchNancy G. Brinker, founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, issued an apology. Joyce Beatty today became the first candidate in the hotly contested Democratic primary field for the new 3rd Congressional District seat to go on Columbus television …Susan G. Komen says... »
Susan G. Komen says partnership with gun retailer never existed – CBS News
Globe and Mail Susan G. Komen says partnership with gun retailer never existedCBS NewsThe Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, in the midst of a controversy for defunding and then restoring its partnership with Planned Parenthood, says reports about a partnership with a gun retalier are wrong. Business Insider reported Thursday that …Planned... »