Senate Votes Down Pain-Capable Child Protection Act
Washington, D.C. – Today the Senate voted against the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, S.1553 54 to 42. This legislation would have protected babies from abortions after five months when babies can feel pain. Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “I am disappointed in the intellectual dishonesty […]
First Time Senate Will Vote on Pain Capable Child Protection Act
Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that tomorrow the Senate will vote on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, S.1553. The United States is one of just seven countries that allow abortions past 20 weeks. The other six nations include: Canada, China, the Netherlands, North Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam. Concerned Women for […]
Members of the House Oppose Iran Deal
Washington, D.C. – After hearing from their constituents about the extreme dangers posed by the Iran Nuclear Deal, the House voted yesterday and today on multiple measures to oppose it. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, had this to say: “The House abided by the views held by 56% of […]
Senate Democrats Obstruct Iran Deal Resolution of Disapproval
Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, Senate Democrats filibustered and blocked a final vote on the Iranian nuclear deal. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, had this to say: “Senate Democrats have heard from their constituents at home and here in Washington, D.C. over the last two months. Unfortunately, party politics […]
Kentucky Clerk Released
Washington, D.C. – Kim Davis, an elected Kentucky county clerk was released from jail this afternoon after spending six days behind bars on a contempt of court charge. Davis was jailed after refusing to issue marriage licenses in response to the SCOTUS’ ruling on Obergefell v. Hodges because it violates her deeply-held religious beliefs. Concerned Women for […]
Penny Nance Speaks Against the Iran Nuclear Deal at EMET Press Conference
Washington, D.C. – Today, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) will join the Endowment for Middle East Truth’s Press Conference on the West Front Grassy Area of the Capitol at 12:30 p.m. to speak out against the Iran nuclear deal. CWALAC CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “The content of this […]
Kentucky Clerk Jailed For Her Religious Beliefs
Washington, D.C. – Today, Kim Davis, an elected Kentucky county clerk was found in contempt and jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses after the Obergefell decision, as it violates her religious beliefs. Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “We support Kim Davis’ right to act according to […]
Donald Trump’s Pro-Abortion Past and Present?
Washington, D.C. – The following is a statement by Concerned Women for America’s CEO and President Penny Nance on Donald Trump’s past contributions to a pro-abortion group and on funding Planned Parenthood: “While Donald Trump claims to be pro-life, his remarks yesterday morning on CNN to host Chris Cuomo bring into question his evolution on […]
Was Donald Trump Mistreated? Penny Nance Responds to CNN Reporter Regarding the First GOP Debate
Washington, D.C. – Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America said today in response to CNN reporter Mark Preston’s question regarding Donald Trump’s allegations of unfair treatment at the GOP Debate in Cleveland. “I attended Thursday night’s debate. Megyn Kelly asked Trump a tough question and it deserved an answer. His tantrum was even […]
CWA Praises GOP Candidates for Addressing Social Issues
Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America’s CEO and President Penny Nance praised GOP presidential candidates who addressed the issues that are near and dear to the hearts of social conservatives: “Tonight’s debates gave the candidates a variety of social issues to address. Statements made about the life issue make it clear that this is an […]
GOP Presidential Debate Preview: What we are looking for
Washington, D.C. — Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, statement: “Nothing has united pro-choice and pro-life voters more than the recent revelations and video proof that government-subsidized Planned Parenthood is selling the remains of abortions — including intact ‘cadavers’ and possibly altering procedures to ensure saleable, ‘useable’ specimens. “Most Republican presidential […]
Bench Planned Parenthood’s Hilary Rosen as CNN Contributor!
Washington, D.C. – Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, today sent a letter to CNN President Jeff Zucker requesting the removal of CNN political contributor Hilary Rosen from TV appearances due to her new position as crisis communications consultant to Planned Parenthood. The mission to suppress video from the news media […]
Democrat Senators Yield to Planned Parenthood Instead of Women’s Health
Washington, D.C. – This evening, the United States Senate took a vote to advance a bill that would redirect federal funds from Planned Parenthood to groups that actually help women’s health. This vote was motivated by videos showing Planned Parenthood officials embracing the dismemberment and marketing of unborn babies. Concerned Women for America Legislative Action […]
CWALAC Applauds the Senate for Taking Action to Defund Planned Parenthood
Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, Republican Senators, led by Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), will highlight legislation to protect women’s health and defund Planned Parenthood, S. 1881. The nation’s largest abortion business, Planned Parenthood, currently receives federal funding: over one-half billion taxpayer dollars per year. An organization that claims to serve and protect women has repeatedly […]
Conservative Leaders Join in Opposition to the deal with Iran
Washington, D.C. – Today, conservative leaders joined together in support of a resolution of disapproval to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the so-called “deal” the Obama Administration made with Iran regarding its nuclear program. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC), had this to say: “The content […]
CWA Joins in Rally to Say ‘Enough is Enough! We Must Defund Planned Parenthood’
Washington, D.C. – The nation’s largest abortion business, Planned Parenthood, currently receives federal funding: over one-half billion taxpayer dollars per year. An organization that claims to serve and protect women has repeatedly done the exact opposite. Concerned Women for America is joining other organizations around the nation to say “Enough is enough.” Planned Parenthood betrays […]
Penny Nance Responds to White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest
Washington, D.C. — Penny Nance responds to White House press secretary Josh Earnest’s characterization of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee’s rally today in Lafayette Park as “pro-war.” Attending the rally was Armed Services Subcommittee Chairman Vicky Hartzler (R-Missouri), Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and others. Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) CEO and President Penny […]
The Battle for Life Continues in North Dakota as the Courts Strike Down Heartbeat Legislation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2015 FOR MORE INFORMATION: JANNE MYRDAL 701-331-0946 [email protected] The Battle for Life Continues in North Dakota as the Courts Strike Down Heartbeat Legislation Bismark, N.D. — Yesterday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed a lower court’s ruling striking down North Dakota’s heartbeat legislation. […]
UPDATED: Protest Against the Bad Deal with Iran Which Leaves Behind Four Americans
Featuring Penny Nance, Senator Ted Cruz, Senator Rand Paul, and others Thursday July 23, 2015 | 12:00 p.m. Lafayette Park WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) will host a demonstration to address the Obama Administration’s deal with Iran and the fact that it leaves four American hostages behind. The event includes remarks from Sen. […]
CWALAC Calls for Congress to Pass a Resolution of Disapproval on the Iran Deal
Washington, D.C. – Tuesday morning, President Obama announced that the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council, plus Germany, reached an agreement on Iran’s nuclear program. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC), had this to say: “The content of this deal with Iran is greatly troubling. It’s […]