Planned Parenthood breast-screening grant restored After three days of controversy, a renowned breast cancer charity in the U.S. said Friday it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to the country's most well-known reproductive health organization. Planned Parenthood 'grateful' for Komen Following days of backlash, Susan G. Komen for the Cure has reversed its decision to end grants to Planned Parenthood. Supporters grapple with Komen fracas fallout Fierce controversy over a policy that cut -- then apparently restored -- funding for Planned Parenthood by the Susan G. Komen drops plans to cut Planned Parenthood grants For leaders of the nation's pre-eminent breast-cancer charity, it was a firestorm they didn't see coming — and couldn't withstand. Surprises about Planned Parenthood cancer testing By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer To many people, breast cancer screening means a mammogram. But for millions of poor, mostly young women who visit Planned Parenthood, it is usually just a... Breast cancer fund to restore money after outcry A major US breast cancer foundation Friday reversed its decision to stop funding Planned Parenthood after outcry over the move sparked a political and fundraising backlash by women's health advocates. Komen founder reverses Planned Parenthood grant ban AUSTIN -- It's a change of heart by the Susan B. Komen Foundation. Founder Nancy Brinker said in a statement Friday she was "distressed" that people had suggested the decision by the foundation to cut ties with Planned Parenthood was a political one, owing to Planned Parenthood's involvement in family planning services including abortions. It was a morning full of emotion for staff at Planned ... Komen reverses decision to end Planned Parenthood grants In this 2009 file photo, long shadows follow walkers in the 24th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Peoria. Komen reverses Planned Parenthood decision FORT WORTH - The Catholic Pro-Life Committee of North Texas says Komen's decision is regrettable. It is telling supporters to send Komen a message - stand strong and decline future funding to Planned Parenthood. Facing a huge national outcry, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure reversed its controversial decision to cut funding to Planned Parenthood. In a written statement, Komen founder Nancy ... Komen drops plan to cut Planned Parenthood grants NEW YORK - For leaders of the nation's pre-eminent breast-cancer charity, it was a firestorm they didn't see coming - and couldn't withstand.
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