UPDATED: Local Organizations React To Controversial Komen Decision
After Susan G. Komen for the Cure stopped giving grants to Planned Parenthood, supporters and detractors are speaking their minds—and their wallets.
Update (11:25 a.m. Friday)—Susan G. Komen for the Cure has reversed its decision to end grants to Planned Parenthood. In a statement released Friday, the organization apologized and said it will amend grant criteria to avoid political pressure. Despite the national controversy over Susan G. Komen for the Cure ceasing funding for Planned Parenthood, it's business as usual at Planned Parenthood of Maryland. The Maryland affiliate does not receive grants from the national Komen organization or its Maryland-based affiliate, said spokeswoman ChristieLyn Diller. Planned Parenthood of Maryland operates a health center in Loch Raven. Diller said the organization has received an uptick in donations and social media messages this week. "…
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John L.
2:34 pm on Saturday, February 4, 2012
It has been discovered, what Komen has known for a long time, that PP was using the money for abortions, as well as other services, and there was no control or oversight as to how the money was spent. The explanation was not forthcoming, just of lot of rage by the misinformed, now they are back to square one. more ›