Top of the Hour: Komen Backlash, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

Breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure is facing an escalating backlash over its decision to cut breast screening grants to Planned Parenthood. Some of Komen’s local affiliates are openly upset, including all seven in California, and at least one top official has quit, reportedly in protest.  

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