Penny Nance on FCC Indecency Case

This very important case could jeopardize the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) authority to maintain standards of decency on the people’s broadcast airwaves.

Statement of Penny Nance Regarding Sharon Bialek and Herman Cain

“While seeing Gloria Allred insert herself into another national scandal (her last client was a porn star) was disturbing, listening to Sharon Bialek’s story of how she was dealt with by Herman Cain was even more shocking. I have to reiterate that in my dealings with Mr. Cain he has always been a gentleman. However, […]

Statement of Penny Nance Regarding Herman Cain and Social Issues

Penny Nance CEO of Concerned Women for America today called for presidential candidate Herman Cain to make up his mind. Nance stated, “Last week Herman Cain said he didn’t support a federal marriage amendment, this week he has backed away from his earlier position on the sanctity of human life. Herman Cain needs to decide […]

Penny Nance on the Pentagon Deciding to Allow Chaplains to Officiate Same-Sex Marriages

“The Pentagon has clearly overstepped its bounds by declaring military chaplains can perform same-sex marriages. As part of the federal government, the Defense Department must abide by federal law including the Defense of Marriage Act, which permits marriage only between one man and one woman. The Defense of Marriage Act was passed by overwhelming bipartisan […]

Statement of Penny Nance on the Congressional Investigation into Planned Parenthood

“It’s about time Congress initiates an investigation into Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion chain. The abortion giant gets $350 million a year from taxpayers and should be subject to the same rules and regulations as any other government contractor. Concerned Women for America finds it hard to believe that the American people want to […]

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 […]