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CEO & President of Concerned Women for America (CWA), had this to say in response to reports that President Trump has rescinded the Obama Administration directives forcing young women to shower and share private facilities with biological boys who feel they are girls: “While most of the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 […]
Supreme Court Stays Ruling Forcing Schools to Allow Transgender Students to Use the Bathroom of Their Choice
Washington, D.C. – The Supreme Court has put on hold a Fourth Circuit Court ruling requiring a Virginia school district to accommodate a transgender high school student’s request to use the boys’ bathroom. The justices split 5-3 on the issue to temporarily lift the obligation of the Gloucester County school system to allow one of their students to […]
Tim LaHaye, Evangelical Leader and Husband of CWA Founder, Passes at 90
Washington, D.C. -Penny Young Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, said today regarding the death of Dr. Tim LaHaye, husband of CWA’s founder and Chairman Dr. Beverly LaHaye: “My heart is heavy today with the news that Dr. Tim LaHaye has passed from here into his eternal home in Heaven. I have […]
CWA Response to Thursday’s RNC Speeches
Cleveland, OH -Thursday, July 21, Penny Nance CEO and President of Concerned Women for America said: “Donald Trump made further gains with American voters by powerfully challenging the narrative that America’s best years are behind us. He presented an inspirational vision for Americans on key issues including national security, crime, taxes, the economy and education. His […]
Trump Ticket: GOP Frontrunner Announces Running Mate Tomorrow
Washington, D.C. – Friday morning, Donald Trump will officially announce his running mate. Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say about the possible presumptive Vice President pick of Gov. Mike Pence (R-Indiana): “I applaud Donald Trump’s expected decision to choose Gov. Mike Pence as his Vice Presidential running mate. […]
Supreme Court Disregards Women’s Health, Imposes Its Preference Over Texas
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a (5-3) ruling in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, the case challenging a law requiring abortion clinics to meet the building standards of ambulatory surgery centers and that abortionists maintain admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles. Penny Nance, CEO & President of Concerned Women […]
War is not a Social Experiment – Do Not Draft Our Daughters
Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, the Senate will vote on the National Defense Authorization Act, which currently includes a provision to expand the Military Selective Service requirements to female citizens aged 18-26. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) has offered an amendment, which would strike the provision which forces our young women to register with the Selective Service. […]