Gov. Rick Perry targeted “left-wing, pro-abortion radicals” in a speech before the Conservative Political Action Conference on Thursday, blaming the Obama administration for the state’s stand-off over the Women’s Health Program.
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 118
On this week’s TribCast, Ben, Ross, Emily and Morgan discuss redistricting, public school accountability testing and the controversy involving Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Planned Parenthood.
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Catholic Texans Fight Contraception Mandate
Catholic employers in Texas say a federal requirement for contraception coverage violates their religious rights, and some say they do not plan to comply with the mandate.
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State Health Department Now Enforcing Sonogram Law
The Department of State Health Services will begin enforcing Texas’ abortion sonogram law, after releasing guidelines for women’s health clinics on Monday night.
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In Komen vs. Planned Parenthood Drama, All Roads Lead to Texas
Susan G. Komen for the Cure and its founder, Nancy Brinker, call Dallas home. Planned Parenthood’s president, Cecile Richards, is the Waco-born daughter of former Gov. Ann Richards. The Texas connections don’t stop there.
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Video: Abortion Opponents React to Komen Reversal
Abortion opponents say they’re disappointed by Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s decision to reverse its policy of prohibiting grants to Planned Parenthood.
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Komen Will Continue Funding Planned Parenthood
In a dramatic reversal on Friday, Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced it will continue funding breast exams at Planned Parenthood clinics.
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Legislators: Komen Decision Could Affect ’13 Session
Legislators and abortion opponents cheered the Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s original decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood.
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Updated: Komen, Planned Parenthood CEOs Speak Out in TV Interviews
Susan G. Komen for the Cure CEO Nancy Brinker and Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards — both native Texans — are speaking out about the breakup of two of the nation’s most iconic women’s health organizations.
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Breast Cancer Group Drops Support of Planned Parenthood
The Dallas-based breast cancer prevention group Susan G. Komen for the Cure has halted its financial support of Planned Parenthood, yet another blow to the family planning organization that provides abortions in some of its clinics.
