Susan G. Komen organization confronts backlash over Planned Parenthood cuts

Thursday, February 2, 2012 | 4:35 p.m. CST; updated 11:16 p.m. CST, Thursday, February 2, 2012

NEW YORK — Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the renowned breast cancer charity, faced an escalating backlash Thursday over its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood. Some of Komen's local affiliates are openly upset, and at least one top official has quit, reportedly in protest.

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