CONTACT:
Christie Petrone, Senior Manager, Public Relations
(212) 709-4422; cpetrone@ms.foundation.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 3, 2012

“We are thrilled that the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation has reinstated funding for breast cancer services at Planned Parenthood health centers.

“The public outcry generated by Komen’s decision to defund Planned Parenthood reinforces that women will not tolerate political maneuvers that jeopardize their health and rights. It’s clear that we must keep politics out of personal health care decisions, whether that involves breast cancer screenings, contraception or abortion.”

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