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 […]
Immediately Cease All Funding of Planned Parenthood
Statement by Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for America Washington, D.C. – The half-million members of Concerned Women for America (CWA) demand that Congress immediately cease all funding of Planned Parenthood and we call on the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate Planned Parenthood’s role in aiding and abetting the sex trafficking of […]
CWA Applauds Court’s Striking Down ObamaCare
Washington, D.C. A federal court has struck down the linchpin to ObamaCare, the mandate requiring every individual to buy health insurance. The judge agreed with twenty six states who challenged the law. Concerned Women for America’s CEO Penny Nance said: “We at Concerned Women for America feel vindicated by Judge Vinson’s ruling that the ObamaCare […]
CWA Defends the Defense of Marriage Act
Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America (CWA) filed an amicus brief in support of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in the First Circuit Court of Appeals regarding The Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The brief exposes the flood of legislative advances by the homosexual movement, which […]
Bills Will Stop Federal Funding of Abortion
Washington, D.C. – Preceding the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, two pro-life bills will be introduced today to end federal funding of abortion. The “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act” would permanently prohibit taxpayer funding of abortion in every federal program. “The Protect Life Act” will ensure that no federal funds will be used for […]
CWA: No Taxpayer Dollars For Abortion
Washington, DC – Congressman Mike Pence (R-IN) introduced the Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act today, which prohibits the government from funding the nation’s largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood. The group last year received over $360 million in government funds. While taxpayer dollars are not technically allowed to be used for abortions, money is fungible. […]
47 Conservative Leaders Issue 8-Point Plan To 112th Congress
CONSERVATIVE ACTION PROJECT Edwin Meese III, former Attorney GeneralTony Perkins, President, Family Research CouncilColin Hanna, President, Let Freedom RingPhyllis Schlafly, President, Eagle ForumGrover Norquist, President, Americans for Tax ReformDavid N. Bossie, President, Citizens UnitedPenny Young Nance, CEO, Concerned Women for AmericaGary Aldrich, President, Liberty Central & Chairman, CNP Action Inc.Duane Parde, President, National Taxpayers UnionJames […]
Watson Pharmaceuticals Makes Abortion Drug “ella” Available
Washington, D.C. – The company responsible for the new abortion drug “ella” unveiled its website today promoting the drug’s availability. Concerned Women for America (CWA) denounced Watson Pharmaceuticals for making the prescription drug easy to obtain and for deceiving women in its promotional materials. Wendy Wright, President of CWA, stated: “The information for doctors admits […]
A Vote for Robert Chatigny is a Vote Against Women
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee will meet and vote on Robert Chatigny’s nomination to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. Concerned Women for America strongly opposes his nomination. “Robert Chatigny has abused his judicial position to demonstrate his empathy for sexual offenders. His preference for these criminals over their victims violates judicial […]
Lame Duck Senate to Push Anti-Constitutional U.N. Treaty
Washington, D.C. – A Senate subcommittee will hold a hearing on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) on Thursday, November 18. Concerned Women for America (CWA) has led the fight for 15 years to oppose this anti-woman, unconstitutional U.N. treaty. CWA President Wendy Wright stated, “CEDAW requires countries […]
CWA’s Nance Responds to GOProud Letter
Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for America, in response to the GOProud letter to the Republican majority: “Social issues should be at the very top of the list of priorities for the new Congress, along with sensible fiscal policies. Americans voted overwhelmingly for both social and fiscal conservatives, and it would be unwise to […]