Full Episode: February 3, 2012
This week, the Susan G. Komen Foundation backtracked after controversy over announcements it would no longer fund breast exams at Planned Parenthood. Then, a new documentary sheds light on the epidemic of rape in the U.S. military. Behind the Headlines, in honor of Black History Month we talk to Vernice Armour, America's first Black female combat pilot.
This week, the Susan G. Komen Foundation backtracked after controversy over announcements it would no longer fund breast exams at Planned Parenthood. Then, a new documentary sheds light on the epidemic of rape in the U.S. military. Behind the Headlines, in honor of Black History Month we talk to Vernice Armour, America's first Black female combat pilot.
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Panelists discuss whether the Komen Foundation acted to save face when backtracking on decisions to defund Planned Parenthood:
"I think they've fallen prey to the hysteria of the pro-abortion lobby that turned this into a specious political argument about access to women's health care and that's unfortunate."
"I think they've fallen prey to the hysteria of the pro-abortion lobby that turned this into a specious political argument about access to women's health care and that's unfortunate."
~Tara Setmayer, Conservative Commentator~
"I'm really disappointed to see this continued politicization of women's health. The real victims here are the women who rely on services like Planned Parenthood to get help for their pregnancies and for their health needs."
~Danielle Belton, Journalist and Blogger~
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First Female African-American Combat Pilot
In honor of Black History Month, watch To The Contrary's tribute to the late Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress. Originally aired 2/4/05.
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First Female African-American Combat Pilot
