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Tags: Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida, Susan G. Komen For the Cure, Barbara Zdravecky, breast cancer, Planned Parenthood

On Friday, Susan G Komen For the Cure surprised many with their decision to continue their funding of Planned Parenthood. At a press conference in Sarasota that afternoon, the local Planned Parenthood affiliate said the outcome will benefit breast health care for women across the nation.

Barbara Zdravecky, the CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida, says her group appreciates that Komen reversed its e...

The Komen-Planned Parenthood Controversy

Tags: Planned Parenthood, Susan G. Komen For The Cure, breast cancer screening, abortion, Barbara Zddravecky, Pink Ribbons Inc.

Good morning, welcome to Radioactivity. The AP is reporting that: " Supporters are rallying around Planned Parenthood after renowned breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure decided to cut breast screening grants to the reproductive health organization.

 Besides $400,000 in smaller donations from 6,000 people, Planned

Parenthood is receiving $250,000 from a family foundation in Dallas and a $250,000 pledge announced Thursday by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to match fut...