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 […]
Exposed! Planned Parenthood’s True Colors Continue to Surface
Washington, D.C. — The nation’s largest abortion business, Planned Parenthood, currently receives federal funding — over one billion taxpayer dollars. Penny Nance, Concerned Women for America CEO and President, said today: “Thirty to one hundred dollars; that’s the price Planned Parenthood appears to be profiting per dead baby. The recent video of Planned Parenthood’s senior director of […]
Administration Leaving Americans Behind in Final Iran Deal?
Washington, D.C. – A final deal with Iran regarding its nuclear program could be announced at any moment. Will Pastor Saeed and the other Americans imprisoned in Iran be left behind? Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC), the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, had this to say: […]
The Supreme Court Invalidates Millions of Votes, Imposes Same-Sex “Marriage”
Washington, D.C. — Today, the United States Supreme Court has issued its ruling on the marriage cases (Obergefell v. Hodges). Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, had this to say: It is a sad day in America when nine unelected justices think themselves so powerful that they dare overturn the votes […]
CWA Calls for the Removal of the Confederate Flag from the South Carolina Capitol Grounds
Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America stands with the people of South Carolina who call for the removal of the Confederate flag from the State Capitol. Penny Young Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, had this to say: “I am not a South Carolinian, but I am a proud daughter of […]
CWALAC Applauds Senate Introduction of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States Senate introduced the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, sponsored by Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina). Penny Nance, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee’s CEO and President, hailed the Senate’s introduction
CWALAC Celebrates Pro-Life Victory in Texas
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a Texas law requiring abortionists to have hospital admittance privileges and abortion clinics to meet the same standards as other outpatient surgical centers.
House Overwhelmingly Approves Iran Review Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, the United States House passed the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015. The bill passed by a vote of 400-25. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC), the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, responded
CWALAC Celebrates Passage of Historic Vote in the House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, as we mark two years since the conviction of abortionist Kermit Gosnell for murder, we celebrate the House of Representatives’ historic passage of the Pain-Capable Unborn Children Protection Act by a vote of 242-184,Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee CEO and President, Penny Nance, made the following remarks
CWALAC Celebrates Upcoming Vote on Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Washington, D.C.— On behalf of our 500,000 members nationwide, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) wishes to express our support for the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36). Penny Nance, CWALAC’s CEO and President, said: “The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act is one of the most crucial pieces of pro-life legislation since […]
Concerned Women for America and the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews to Host Religious Persecution Panel
Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America and the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews would like to announce their upcoming panel discussion on religious persecution in the Middle East.