CWA Statement on President Trump’s Newest Judicial Nominees

Today, the White House announced a new list of federal judicial nominations. Below is a statement from Concerned Women for America: “President Trump continues to fulfill his promise to the American people by appointing supremely qualified, constitutionalist judges for judicial nominations. We are thrilled to see that Justice Gorsuch was just the beginning. The president’s […]

Senate Reaffirms Support for Israel and Move of Embassy to Jerusalem

Washington, D.C. – Monday evening, the Senate voted 90-0 to pass Senate Resolution 176 commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Six Day War as well as the reunification of Jerusalem. In this resolution, the Senate also reaffirmed the importance of the American-Israeli relationship. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, said today: […]

CWA Disappointed in POTUS Delay in Moving Israeli Embassy

Washington, D.C. – Today, President Trump signed a six-month waiver instead of honoring the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 which required the U.S. Embassy to be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, said today: “CWA’s members are very disappointed that the president chose to sign […]

Statement of Penny Nance Regarding Planned Parenthood’s 2016 Annual Report

Yesterday, Planned Parenthood released their 2015-2016 annual report — six months later than usual. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement in response: “In the midst of a desperate fight to prove their relevance and fitness for federal funding, Planned Parenthood quietly released their latest annual report to […]

From Judge to Justice: Gorsuch Confirmed with Bipartisan Support

Washington, D.C. –Today, Judge Gorsuch, soon-to-be Justice Gorsuch, was confirmed 54-45 to be the next Associate Supreme Court Justice of the United States with bi-partisan support. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, had this to say: “Today we witnessed a historic victory for our country. One that proves government ‘for the People, […]

Not One Reasonable Reason to Oppose Gorsuch

Washington, D.C. –Today, the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee, Judge Neil Gorsuch, will draw to a close.Penny Nance, CEO & President of Concerned Women for America (CWA), the largest public policy organization for women in the country, had this to say on the performance of Judge Neil Gorsuch at his hearings to become the […]

CWA of Maine Tells Sen. King, “Confirm Gorsuch!”

Portland, ME – Monday night, Senator Angus King (I-ME) held a listening session at the University of Southern Maine to hear what his constituents think about Judge Gorsuch. Concerned Women for America Maine State Director, Penny Morrell, had this to say: “I made the drive to Portland to ask Senator King to vote ‘yes’ to […]

Conservative Women Laud President Trump’s Protection of Young Women’s Privacy

Washington, D.C. – Penny Nance, CEO & President of Concerned Women for America (CWA), had this to say in response to reports that President Trump has rescinded the Obama Administration directives forcing young women to shower and share private facilities with biological boys who feel they are girls: “While most of the media continues on […]

CWA Praises Senate for Confirming Jeff Sessions as Attorney General

Washington, D.C. – Moments ago, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Sen. Jeff Sessions as Attorney General of the United States 52-47. Penny Nance, CEO and President, of Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, made the following statement congratulating the new Attorney General: “Congratulations to newly confirmed Attorney General Jeff […]

Conservative Women Praise Trump’s Supreme Court Pick

Washington, D.C. – Moments ago, President Donald J. Trump announced Judge Neil Gorsuch of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals as his choice to replace the late, great Justice Antonin Scalia at the U.S. Supreme Court. Penny Nance, President and CEO of Concerned Women for America (CWA), praised the nomination: “Judge Neil Gorsuch is a […]

Trump Used First Full Official Day to Defend Life

Washington, D.C. – Today, President Trump signed an executive order protecting the lives of the unborn by reinstating the Mexico City Policy. The Mexico City Policy prevents non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that receive federal funding from the U.S. from promoting or performing abortions. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, had this to […]

“Women’s March” excludes Pro-life Women

Washington, D.C. — A recent Guttmacher study shows abortion rates have reached a historic low. This comes at a time when pro-abortion women are planning a “women’s march” in Washington, D.C., specifically excluding pro-life women. Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “I am so proud of the work the […]

North Carolina Votes to Keep Commonsense Law HB2

Washington, D.C. – Last night, North Carolina held its fifth special session of the General Assembly and adjourned the session without a repeal of House Bill 2 despite the rumors that the Republicans would vote for repeal. Jill Coward, Concerned Women for America of North Carolina State Director had this to say: “The citizens of […]

New HHS Rule, a Desperate Move by the Obama Administration

Washington, D.C. – The Obama Administration finalized a new pro-abortion rule from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that may prevent states from blocking Title X funding to abortion companies like Planned Parenthood. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America (CWA) had this to say: It is almost embarrassing to […]

“Judge” Kasich Vetoes Heartbeat Bill

Washington, D.C. — Today, Gov. Kasich vetoed the “Heartbeat Bill” in Ohio, which would have outlawed abortion after an unborn baby’s heartbeat could be detected, usually around 6 weeks of pregnancy.  This would have been the most pro-life law in the nation.  The legislature delivered to his desk the Heartbeat bill along with a 20 week […]

NDAA Female Draft Provision Removed

Washington, D.C. – As of Tuesday evening, the final conference report for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has dropped the provision forcing women to register for the draft. Instead, there will be a study reviewing the Selective Service. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, had this to say: “Concerned Women […]

Price Appointed Secretary of HHS

Washington, D.C. – In response to President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to appoint Rep. Tom Price (R-Georgia) as Secretary of Health and Human Services, Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “We are pleased to hear of the naming of Congressman Tom Price from Georgia as the next Secretary of […]

President-elect Trump on the Right Track with Sen. Sessions for Attorney General

Washington, D.C. – Penny Nance, CEO & President of Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, made the following comments on the news that President-elect Donald J. Trump has selected Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) to serve as the 84th U.S. Attorney General: Sen. Sessions has been a champion for the […]

Mike Pence Shined in Debate, Showed that Social Issues Matter

Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say about last night’s Vice-Presidential Debate: “Mike Pence shined as a Vice Presidential candidate who embodied what it means to show kindness and statesmanship as a faith-filled public servant,” said Penny Nance, President & CEO of Concerned Women for America, our nation’s largest Women’s Public […]