We Demand A Defund
Concerned Women for America’s Doreen Denny joins pro-life leaders in this Students for Life video calling on Congress to defund Planned Parenthood during this budget negotiations. #WeWantDefund
Scouting Dishonor Takes Its Course
When I was a boy scout, I looked up to men who represented for me the ideals of what it means to be a man. The words of the oath we took meant something. We said, “On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to […]
New Transparency Rule Proposed for Obamacare Abortion Surcharge
Last month, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a proposed rule aimed at increasing transparency surrounding the hidden abortion surcharge in many Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans purchased on the state and federal exchanges. The rule has a 60-day comment period and will close on January 8, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. EST. […]
Congress Passes Sexual Harassment Bill – American People Still Need Answers
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, both the House and Senate passed, by unanimous consent, legislation amending the process for handling sexual harassment claims on Capitol Hill. The legislation now heads to the White House for President Trump’s signature. The bill does not require reimbursement of federal hush funds from the last two decades and does not […]
Merry Christmas! May God Bless you Real Good!
Greetings! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from CWA of Kansas! I am thrilled to share with you what the Lord has done in 2018 through the ministry of CWA of Kansas. We had a glorious time at our Impact 2018 Conference, lobbying on bills that were signed into law, sending out an array […]
It’s Biblical, It’s Easy, and It’s Effective! Join Our Encourage-A-Legislator Team Today!
Dear Friend, It’s Biblical! “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for everyone–for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” -I Timothy 2:1 More “encouragers” are needed for our Encourage-A-Legislator (EAL) Campaign for the 2019 Maine legislative […]
Merry Christmas From CWA of North Dakota!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours! We have had a rewarding year of working together to further the Biblical values we hold so dear. Please click here to read our Christmas greeting to you as well as read about all the Lord has done through the ministry of CWA of North Dakota in 2018. Linda […]
Merry Christmas From CWA of Illinois!
Dear CWA of Illinois Friends, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours! This past year we had legislative victories and defeats as we sought to uphold the Biblical values we hold so dear. Please click here to read about all the Lord has done through the ministry of CWA of Illinois in […]
If Nancy Pelosi doesn’t punish past congressional sexual abuse, she’ll lose credibility
Likely incoming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi meets with President Trump this morning and issues such as immigration and infrastructure, among others will be up for discussion. But when she takes the gavel next month there will be only one priority for her, and if she whiffs on it her speakership will lose authority and credibility for the […]
[AUDIO] Use Your Voice – Episode 6, Pro-life Senate Majority: Opportunities, Hurdles, and Action
Penny Nance is joined by CWA’s Senior Director of Government Relations, Doreen Denny to take stock of the life issue in the upcoming 116th Congress. Just over a month past the election, there are so many things to address but this episode focuses on what the election results mean for the pro-life movement – […]
SCOTUS Cowers Under Political Pressure, Again
Washington, D.C. — The United States Supreme Court has denied cert. in Gee v. Planned Parenthood of Gulf Coast, et al. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, the largest public policy organization for women in the nation, had this to say: “It is disappointing to see the United States Supreme Court cower under political pressure. […]
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) Holding Up U.S.-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act
Washington, D.C. – The United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018 seeks to ensure Israel’s sovereignty and safety by bolstering its security against growing threats. Primary among these threats is Iran’s presence on Israel’s northern border. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) introduced an amendment to the act which cut all of Israel’s security assistance. This […]
CWA Engaged to End Unethical Fetal Tissue Research
Concerned Women for America is actively engaged in the effort to end unethical fetal tissue research. We are working with Congress to stop funding of this gruesome practice and are asking the Trump Administration to change policy. Some fetal tissue contracts were made by the Obama Administration and cannot be rescinded, but the Trump Administration […]
President Trump to Nominate Heather Nauert as UN Ambassador
Washington, D.C. — President Trump has announced Heather Nauert, a current U.S. State Department spokesperson, as his choice for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued this response: “Concerned Women for America members from around the nation applaud President Trump for his appointment of Heather Nauert […]
CWA of North Carolina Fall/Winter Newsletter Now Available!
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Are You an Encourager?
“Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who […]
Missouri State Legislators Need Your Prayers and Encouragement
Dear Friend, We are excited to continue our Encourage-A-Legislator (EAL) program into 2019! I often say that our EAL program is the most important program we have. When it is fully implemented, each member of our Missouri General Assembly will be lifted up in prayer each Monday that they are in session and receive an […]
Background on Abortion and Obamacare
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), aka Obamacare was, and continues to be, a disaster on several fronts. Not only has the cost of insurance skyrocketed and the quality of care declined, but there are legitimate concerns over abortion funding in tax-dollar subsidized plans. The ACA is not subject to the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal […]
Reflections on 41: Three Things I Learned from President George H.W. Bush
I joined the George H.W. Bush White House as a twenty-something presidential management intern after completing my Ivy League master’s degree in public policy. Becoming deputy associate director of education policy for the Office of Economic and Domestic Policy was a dream job. I could never have imagined stepping into an office in the Old […]
For America (Day 99)
All hail King Jesus! All hail Emmanuel! We thank You, Lord, For the glorious day of Your coming. You have been and continue to be Through every season of life — Through joy and pain, feasting and need — God with us! We praise Your name! In wisdom, You chose us To be Your instruments […]