Breast cancer funds temporarily cut from Planned Parenthood

12:23 AM PDT, May 5, 2012

Arizona bans funding to Planned Parenthood in abortion fight

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer on Friday signed into law a bill banning abortion providers like Planned Parenthood from receiving money through the state, her office said in a statement.

The Republican-backed Whole Woman's Health Funding Priority Act cuts off funding for family planning and health services delivered by Planned Parenthood clinics and other organizations offering abortions. "By signing this measure into law I stand with the majority of Americans who oppose the use of taxpayer funds for abortion," Brewer said in a statement.

5:41 PM PDT, April 13, 2012

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Susan G. Komen for the Cure funds 17 Planned Parenthood grants

After a tumultous and short-lived breakup between the two nonprofits in February, Susan G. Komen for the Cure is sending grant money Planned Parenthood’s way.

9:04 AM PDT, April 2, 2012

Small device detonates outside Wisconsin Planned Parenthood clinic

A small explosive device detonated outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in a small town about 100 miles north of Milwaukee on Sunday night, causing minimal damage from a small fire, but no injuries, local authorities said on Monday.

8:40 PM PST, March 9, 2012

Government to cut Texas women's health funds in abortion dispute

The federal government will withdraw funding for a Texas program providing more than 100,000 poor women with birth control and other health services because Planned Parenthood clinics are not allowed to participate, a U.S. Health and Human Services spokeswoman said on Friday.

7:39 AM PST, March 5, 2012

States slash birth control subsidies as federal debate rages

Even as a national debate rages over contraception insurance, tens of thousands of low-income women and teenagers across the United States have lost access to subsidized birth control as states slash and restructure family planning funds.

9:35 AM PST, February 20, 2012

Turnout steady at Komen race despite controversy

The decision by Susan G. Komen for the Cure to cut, and later restore, funding for Planned Parenthood did not seem to affect turnout on Sunday for the first Race for the Cure breast cancer fundraiser held since the controversy erupted this month.

3:31 PM PST, February 7, 2012

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Karen Handel explains Komen resignation, blasts Planned Parenthood

Karen Handel says she resigned as a vice president for Susan G. Komen for the Cure because she had become "too much of a focal point" in the controversy surrounding Komen’s decision to cut its funding to Planned Parenthood -- a decision that, after a torrent of public outcry, was reversed within days.

7:01 PM PST, February 3, 2012

Groups react to Susan G. Komen's Planned Parenthood reversal

The Susan G. Komen for the Curebreast cancer advocacy and charity group backed away Friday from a plan to slash funding to Planned Parenthood programs, but the public apology might not be enough to repair its damaged image right away.

12:49 PM PST, February 3, 2012

Komen reverses move to cut Planned Parenthood funding

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation backed down from its decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood, which provides abortion and birth control services, following a massive outcry by supporters of the world's largest breast cancer charity.

8:31 AM PST, February 3, 2012

Bloomberg pledges $250,000 to Planned Parenthood

Billionaire New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg pledged on Thursday to give $250,000 of his own money to the Planned Parenthood Federation of America after breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure withdrew funding for the group.

4:49 AM PST, February 3, 2012

Founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen explains decision to stop funding to Planned Parenthood

Watch the founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen explain their decision to stop providing grants to Planned Parenthood.

12:02 PM PST, February 3, 2012

Planned Parenthood welcomes Komen funding change

Planned Parenthood Federation of America welcomed on Friday the decision by breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure to resume funding the organization, saying it looked forward to resuming work with a "trusted partner."

4:53 AM PST, February 3, 2012

Debate over Komen's Planned Parenthood decision grows in Maryland, nation

The inaugural Susan G. Komen breast cancer race scheduled for Ocean City in April was meant to be a feel-good event promoting a noble cause — and a way to boost tourism during the resort town's off-season.

February 2, 2012

Komen's halt of grants to Planned Parenthood won't affect breast cancer screenings in Illinois

The decision by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation to withdraw funds from Planned Parenthood will not affect breast cancer screenings in Illinois, but the rift has forced some supporters to take sides, a move that ultimately could impact donations to both iconic women's groups.

11:22 AM PST, February 2, 2012

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Nonprofits react: Dr. Susan Love says she's saddened by Komen decision

In the wake of Tuesday's announcement that the Susan G. Komen for the Cure will be ending grants for breast cancer screening and other breast-health services to Planned Parenthood, other women's health organizations have decried the move, calling it politically motivated and linking it to the abortion debate. 

4:19 PM PST, February 1, 2012

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Planned Parenthood: Sen. Alex Padilla a Komen 'Pink Tie Guy' no more

Now it's real serious. California state Sen. Alex Padilla says he's severing ties -- and taking off his own tie -- with Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The announcement comes a day after the Komen foundation announced it was ending grants to Planned Parenthood for breast-cancer screening and other breast-health services.

3:08 PM PST, February 1, 2012

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In wake of Komen-Planned Parenthood rift, eyes turn to Karen Handel

As pro-choice supporters sound off over the decision by Susan G. Komen for the Cure to pull grants to Planned Parenthood for funding breast-cancer screening and other breast health services, some have suggested a link between Tuesday's announcement and Komen's hiring of a self-described "pro-life Christian" last year to a prominent position within the foundation.

5:02 AM PST, February 1, 2012

Komen breast cancer charity severs ties with Planned Parenthood

In what looks to be a break between two organizations dedicated to women's health, a national breast cancer awareness group said it would stop providing funds to Planned Parenthood centers for breast cancer examinations and other breast health services.