Colorado Springs Shooter in Custody

Washington, D.C. – A Colorado Springs gunman wounded at least five police officers and six civilians in a shooting spree at a Planned Parenthood facility Friday. Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say

House Passes Syrian Refugee Bill with Veto-Proof Majority

Washington, D.C. – Today the House passed a bill that would require a stricter screening process before allowing refugees into the United States. Concerned Women for America (CWA) CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “This bill is necessary for the safety of Americans and, subsequently, the safety of the world. Congress clearly […]

Houston Voters Reject So Called Equal Rights Ordinance

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday evening, Houston voters overwhelmingly rejected the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, or HERO. The rejection of this ordinance protects the religious freedom of business owners and will keep people born as men from being allowed to enter women’s restrooms and vice versa. Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee CEO and President Penny […]

China Changes One-Child Policy: Still Oppressing Women

Washington D.C. – China has announced it will allow two children for every couple, as opposed to the country’s one-child policy that was put into place in the 1970s. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, said today: “How pathetic that the authoritarian Communist regime in China thinks they deserve a pat […]

Paul Ryan Puts Family First: Conditions for Speaker of the House

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday night, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) announced in a press conference he would consider running for Speaker of the House, but only under specific conditions. One of the concerns Ryan brought up was how this would affect his family, saying, “I cannot and will not give up my family time.” Concerned Women […]

Texas Drops Planned Parenthood from Medicaid Program

Washington, D.C. – Today the Texas Health and Human Services Commission decided to drop Planned Parenthood from the state’s Medicaid program. Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “We applaud Gov. Abbott and the state of Texas for the great decision they made today, by ruling to drop Planned […]

Abortionist Caught With Aborted Babies in His Car

Washington D.C. – Police in Michigan raided the home and office of an allegedly rogue abortion doctor Tuesday night, after containers of strong pain medication and what appears to be human tissue were found in the trunk of his car. Dr. Michael Roth, an OB/GYN who has been accused of illegal activity by patients and health authorities on multiple […]

CWALAC Not Backing Down From This Fight

Washington, DC – America’s largest abortion business, Planned Parenthood, announced in a letter from their CEO Cecile Richards that they would no longer accept reimbursements for donating fetal tissue. Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “Planned Parenthood has been in crisis management mode since the […]

Penny Nance Reacts to Resignation of House Speaker John Boehner

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) announced he would be resigning at the end of October. Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “We are thankful for the pro-life efforts and legislation that Speaker Boehner was able to influence during his time in […]

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 […]

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 […]