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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How the Republican minority House members can still have influence
Now that (most) of the election dust has settled, members have met their new colleagues, chosen their party leadership, and everyone is in the process of preparing for next year. On January 3, the largest Freshman (new members) class since WWII will be sworn into office. About 75% of House Republicans have never been in […]
What happened to the congressional ‘hush fund’?
Watch the latest video at foxnews.com Fund reportedly used to pay sexual abuse settlements with taxpayer money; Concerned Women for America CEO Penny Nance weighs in on efforts to reveal details about the fund.
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith Wins Historic Mississippi Election
Washington, D.C. — Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith won Mississippi’s runoff election, defeated Democrat challenger Mike Espy for Mississippi’s U.S. Senate seat. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued this response: “I would like to whole-heartedly congratulate Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith on her historic election. As the first woman elected to Congress from the great state of […]
Open letter to Berkeley Student, Isabella Chow, from YWA President at Texas A & M
Dear Isabella, First and foremost, I would like to say thank you. Thank you for being a brave and strong representative of our Christian faith. Thank you for standing up for what is right and what is true. Thank you for giving a voice to those who are not as forthcoming with their beliefs due […]
CWA Calls for President Trump to Ensure Full Release and Religious Asylum to Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi
Washington, D.C. — In 2010, Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman, was sentenced to “death by hanging” for blasphemy against Islam. Her crime for the death penalty was allegedly making derogatory remarks about Islam to her neighbor. After this mother of four spent eight years on death row, Pakistan’s Supreme Court overturned her conviction on […]
For America (Day 98) – A Prayer for the New Congress
Holy Father, we pray for the new Congress. Even now as they prepare, we pray a blessing over them. Grant them wisdom and a sense of duty, honor, and The desire to love You above all and their neighbors as themselves. As iron sharpens iron, let each member sharpen one another For the good of […]
CWA Files Brief on Important Religious Liberty Case
Aloha Bed & Breakfast v. Cervelli Phyllis Young operates the “Aloha Bed & Breakfast” out of her home, renting about three rooms to guests in Hawaii. The house is a four-bedroom house that is not sectioned off. Guests are treated as part of the family during their stay. For these reasons, as a Christian, Phyllis […]
Resolution for the Little Sisters of the Poor
Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a final rule that provided much-needed relief to employers who had religious or moral objections to birth control or certain forms of birth control. After the Affordable Care Act became law, HHS was tasked with interpreting the intentionally vague part of the law that […]
Matthew Whitaker steps into U.S. Attorney General position at crucial time
Washington, D.C. — Last week, Matthew Whitaker was appointed Acting-United States Attorney General following Jeff Sessions’ resignation. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America issued the following statement: “Matthew Whitaker is an outstanding choice for acting Attorney General. His time serving at the Department of Justice was highlighted by his dedication to expediting the […]
For America (Day 97) A Prayer for our Veterans
Precious Father, praise and honor to Your name. How thankful we are for freedom and peace! It is a grace we do not deserve; It has been paid at the highest price. We lift up our veterans to you, The few who have sacrificed for so many. We pray for their health and well-being; Be […]