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Planned Parenthood's NC political arms back Dalton

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 3:14pm.READ MORE:
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The political arms of Planned Parenthood affiliates in North Carolina have endorsed Democrat Walter Dalton for governor this fall, saying he will stand up for women's health issues if elected. Full story...
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NC's Planned Parenthood gets federal funding

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 12:46pm.READ MORE:
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North Carolina lawmakers refused to provide funding to Planned Parenthood, but the women's health organization has obtained a federal grant worth three times as much as the state refused to provide. Full story...
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Commissioners vote 3 to 2 in favor of accepting family planning money

Submitted by Marissa Jasek on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 10:31pm.READ MORE:
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video After weeks of public and even national outrage, New Hanover County Commissioners have voted in favor of nearly $9,000 in family planning funding. Last month, the board unanimously voted against accepting the money. Full story...
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Commissioners vote down family planning grant, Barfield regrets decision

Submitted by Marissa Jasek on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 10:44pm.READ MORE:
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video Providing contraception for women has been a national topic for months, and now it has sparked debate in New Hanover County. Commissioners unanimously voted down a state grant that would fund contraceptive supplies and services in the county. Full story...
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Komen official quits Planned Parenthood dispute

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 11:57am.READ MORE:
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An executive with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity has resigned after a dispute over funding for Planned Parenthood. The resignation came in a letter obtained by The Associated Press. Full story...
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Komen Foundation reverses funding decision, excites Wilmington Planned Parenthood

Submitted by Cliff Pyron on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 11:10pm.READ MORE:
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video The Susan G. Komen Foundation's funding for Planned Parenthood is back on. Wilmington Planned Parenthood is excited about the move and looks forward to possibly working with the Komen Foundation in the future. Full story...
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Federal judge blocks state from cutting funding to Planned Parenthood

Submitted by Cacky Catlett on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 9:32pm.READ MORE:
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the state of North Carolina from cutting funding to the group Planned Parenthood. Full story...
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Judge weighs NC funds cutoff of Planned Parenthood

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 12:08pm.READ MORE:
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A federal judge is weighing whether to invalidate part of the state budget that cuts off North Carolina's two Planned Parenthood affiliates from federal or state family planning money. Full story...
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Planned Parenthood sues NC budget

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/07/2011 - 11:41am.READ MORE:
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Planned Parenthood is going to federal court to fight the new North Carolina budget that cuts it off from receiving federal and state funds for family planning. Full story...
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Democrats pan GOP plan for schools, Smart Start

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 04/14/2011 - 2:30pm.READ MORE:
House Democrats say the $1.2 billion in proposed education cuts next year rolled out by Republican counterparts this week are reckless and could lead to more than 20,000 job losses unless the GOP agrees to extend some of the temporary taxes set to expire. Full story...
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