CWA Reacts to VP Biden’s Comments Supporting China’s One-Child Policy
Following Vice President Joe Biden’s speech approving of China’s one-child policy, Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, said the following: “Vice President Biden’s approval of China’s one-child policy, which uses forced abortion to enforce the law, crosses the lines of ignorant and wrong. Then to suggest that the United States should […]
CWA: York’s “Submissive Wife” Question Completely Ignorant
The Washington Examiner’s Byron York annoyed the crowd last night when he asked Michele Bachmann if she would be submissive to her husband if elected president. Equally annoyed was Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America: “I was taken aback once again by the temerity of the media last night. Byron York’s […]
Penny Nance Statement on Sen. Tester’s Smear Attack
Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee: “Senator Tester’s smear attack on Concerned Women for America is a complete disgrace. The Tester campaign’s assertion that CWA lobbied Congress against child pornography protection is absolutely false. To the contrary, CWA strongly supports tough penalties for those who peddle in child pornography. And […]
$1.2 Million “Spenditol” Television Ad Buy Targets Washington’s Spending Addiction
Washington, D.C.-Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) will launch an aggressive $1.15 million television ad buy beginning Thursday, July 21. The “Spenditol” buy targets Washington’s spending addiction during the height of the debt-ceiling debate. The ad will air in four states-Florida, Ohio, Nebraska, and Montana-as well as nationally on cable television networks such […]
Penny Nance’s Remarks on Senator Mitch McConnell’s “Debt Ceiling Deal”
In response to the proposed deal on the debt ceiling in the Senate, Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for America, said the following: “I am sincerely disappointed that Senator Mitch McConnell did not wait for the process to work. The majority of Americans clearly understand that Congress must cut spending and reform entitlements in […]
Nance on High Court Striking Down Violent Video Games Law
Washington, D.C.– Concerned Women for America (CWA) Chief Executive Officer Penny Nance had this to say regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in EMA v. Brown, striking down California’s law against the sale of violent video games to minors: “The Supreme Court, once again, deals a heavy blow to our children. The evidence proving violent video […]
Concerned Women Say No to Six!
Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, is calling on senators to oppose the nomination of Stephen Six to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on his nomination today. CWA’s CEO Penny Nance said: The protection […]
Statement to the Press Regarding Congressman Anthony Weiner
Washington, D.C. — Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for America, the nation’s largest public policy women’s group, released the following statement on Congressman Anthony Weiner’s (D-New York) embarrassing admission yesterday: “While no political party has a monopoly on poor moral decisions their members make, the Democrats have a serious problem disciplining their caucus. In […]
CWA Delivers Over 100K Petitions Demanding No Taxpayer Dollars for Abortion
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Signaling that emotions still run high over taxpayer funding of abortions through ObamaCare and direct funds to the nation’s largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, Concerned Women for America (CWA) delivered 101,000 petitions from its members to the U.S. Senate last week demanding no taxpayer funding for abortion. “This issue is long from […]
Statement of Penny Nance in Response to Ed Shultz’s Recent Attack on Laura Ingraham
“There is nothing liberals fear more than a strong, conservative and outspoken woman. They will attempt to cut her down by any means necessary to neutralize the threat. Apology or not, Ed Shultz should be swiftly relieved of his position at MSNBC for his brutal attack on Laura Ingraham. The message that was sent by […]
Nance Reacts to Gallup Abortion Poll
Washington, D.C. Concerned Women for America (CWA) CEO Penny Nance released the following statement on a new Gallup poll that says 61% of Americans say all or most abortions should be illegal. “The most recent Gallup poll is only the latest in a clear pro-life public opinion trend. As technology advances with sonograms and ultrasounds, […]
Statement of Penny Nance Regarding the Failed Confirmation of Goodwin Liu
“We commend the US Senate for refusing to confirm radical judge Goodwin Liu’s nomination to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Liu’s extreme ideologies, especially on an ever-evolving Constitution and made-up rights to government welfare and same-sex ‘marriage,’ are at odds with mainstream America and Concerned Women for America is thrilled he will not […]
Statement of Penny Nance on the Passage of the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act
“Taxpayers should never be forced to fund an abortion, the deliberate taking of innocent life. The passage of the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (H.R. 3) ensures the permanency of amendments that prohibit taxpayer funds from paying for abortions and protect the conscience rights of medical professionals who choose not to participate in abortions […]
Statement of Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, Regarding the Planned Parenthood Vote
“Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee’s half a million members around the nation are shocked by the fiscal irresponsibility of the 58 U.S. Senators who refused to tell Planned Parenthood Federation of America to raise their own funds and quit ripping off the taxpayer. Planned Parenthood receives a third of its annual budget, over […]
Statement by Concerned Women for America CEO Penny Nance on the Government Shutdown and Planned Parenthood
“It is frightening how the liberals in Congress are so tone deaf to what Americans have been demanding throughout this fiscal crisis. If they cannot cut small, pet liberal entitlements such as Planned Parenthood and public broadcasting then how do they plan to rescue the big ticket items of Social Security and Medicare? They are […]
President Obama & Senate Democrats have no Excuse for “Shutting Down” the Federal Government
In a time of fiscal crisis President Obama and Senate Democrats are refusing to do what every household in America is doing-control spending.
Obama/Holder Dither over F-Bombs
Washington, D.C. – According to Broadcasting and Cable, the Justice Department is dragging its feet on appealing a Second Circuit court decision that allows broadcasters to air profanity at any time during the day. Concerned Women for America’s CEO Penny Nance issued the following statement: “The Justice Department must appeal this case unless President Obama […]
Statement from CWA CEO Penny Nance upon victory for marriage in the Maryland Legislature
When the people speak on this issue – whether through statewide ballot or through their elected representatives – marriage wins. This issue transcends party lines and shatters racial barriers, as minorities – many of them Democrats – played a key role in this victory. The same was true in California with Proposition 8. CWA lobbied […]
Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee Increases Pressure on Congress to Defund Planned Parenthood
Washington, D.C. — Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) launched radio advertisements today in eight states, calling on Congress to defund Planned Parenthood. The ads in Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Michigan, and Wisconsin are the latest in an ongoing grassroots campaign by CWALAC that has already generated approximately one million mailed […]
The Tyranny of One: President Obama Circumvents Federal Law for Personal Preferences
Washington, D.C. – In a statement today, Attorney General Eric Holder said the Department of Justice (DOJ) will not defend the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which protects the traditional definition of marriage for federal purposes, in two lawsuits (Pedersen v. OPM and Windsor v. United States) and in the future, saying President Obama has […]