By CNN Political Unit (CNN) – The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation revealed Tuesday it was cutting funds to Planned Parenthood, sparking an outcry from abortion rights advocates blaming “political pressure” and praise from an anti-abortion group.
Susan G. Komen ends grants to Planned Parenthood | Breast cancer giant had donated millions to Planned Parenthood.
Susan G. Komen ends grants to Planned Parenthood | Breast cancer giant had donated millions to Planned Parenthood.
The foundation's decision to halt funding for Planned Parenthood is running into a hailstorm of protests from politicians, health advocates, cancer patients and supporters who say Komen's leadership is bowing to pressure from anti-abortion activists.
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