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Wiretap: It looks like the Senate health care bill could be...

The Senate health care bill will finally go public today, but The Washington Post got an early look at what will certainly be a...

Littwin: Dems wonder when Trump Effect kicks in and they stop...

Don't fall for the spin. Karen Handel's five-point win in the Georgia special House election was a crushing defeat for Democrats, who learned, once...

Littwin: Here’s betting that Coffman has Georgia on his mind

If you want some insight into what really happened in Georgia's inconclusive CD-6 special election, just keep an eye on Mike Coffman, Colorado's own...

Planned Parenthood salutes Colorado Komen for leadership in funding policy flap

In the wake of news, breaking only an hour ago, that the renowned Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast cancer foundation would reverse its controversial decision to pull funds from Planned Parenthood, local Planned Parenthood representatives praised Colorado Komen affiliates for leading in what was clearly an internal Komen revolt against the decision, where local affiliates demanded national leaders put the mission to fight breast cancer and save women's lives over anti-abortion politics.

Udall applauds Denver Komen affiliate for standing by Planned Parenthood

At the end of a day that saw the mediasphere light up with reactions to news that juggernaut breast cancer foundation Susan G. Komen for the Cure aimed to end its financial support of Planned Parenthood, Senator Mark Udall praised Komen's Denver affiliate for standing by Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains.

Colorado’s Udall, Bennet weigh response to evolving Komen-Planned Parenthood funding clash

Colorado U.S. Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet are penning a joint letter on the evolving relationship between the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation and Planned Parenthood to reflect the unique situation developing between the organizations in Colorado, staffers told the Colorado Independent.

For now, Denver Komen leaves politics out of funding decision

The Denver affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the nation's top charity battling breast cancer, announced this week it would not automatically stop funding Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains. Komen made clear in its announcement that the decision is based on the fact that, in Colorado, Planned Parenthood is a leader in fighting breast cancer and is also likely the organization that provides the most bang for the buck to the Denver Komen foundation.
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