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February 8, 2012

Komen Exec Behind Planned Parenthood De-Funding Resigns 
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A senior executive at the breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the
Cure has resigned one week after reportedly engineering the
controversial decision to stop funding Planned Parenthood. Karen Handel
stepped down as Komen’s vice president for public policy on Tuesday,
just days after Komen reversed a decision to stop supporting Planned
Parenthood's education and breast care for low-income women. A staunchly
anti-abortion Republican, Handel has been identified as the leading
official behind Komen's initial move to stop supporting Planned
Parenthood.



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