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The Truth About Komen/PP Flap Comes Out?

The Truth About Komen/PP Flap Comes Out?

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JS357

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"According to the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of repercussions, a driving force behind the move was Handel, who was hired by Komen last year as vice president for public policy after losing a campaign for governor in Georgia in which she stressed her anti-abortion views and frequently denounced Planned Parenthood."

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/komen-foundation-vp-karen-handel-resigns-planned-parenthood-funding-flap-article-1.1018513#ixzz1liMapkhd

Kunsoo

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She's resigned, but she isn't taking the fall. According to her, the decision to politicize the funding began well before she took the job.

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/02/controversial-komen-executive-resigns.php

The problem for Komen is that once this controversy came out, the media took a close look and discovered that most of their funds go to their administration (anybody remember the United Way scandal of the 80s?). Their days may be numbered.

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