The nation's largest and most widely recognized breast cancer advocacy organization faced a rolling avalanche of criticism and major revolt within its own ranks Thursday after a decision to eliminate all funding to Planned Parenthood.
The decision by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation to halt grants totaling $680,000 last year -- used by 19 Planned Parenthood affiliates across the nation for breast exams has stirred debate across country since it was announced two days ago.
All seven California Susan G. Komen affiliates including the San Francisco chapter have come out in opposition to the group's new national policies, and 26 senators urged the Komen foundation to reconsider its decision. The New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg pledged $250,000 to help Planned Parenthood, which provides family planning and abortion services, to make up the money it lost.
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