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LI advocates 'thrilled' by Komen reversal

Originally published: February 3, 2012 8:54 PM
Updated: February 3, 2012 10:13 PM
By OLIVIA WINSLOW  olivia.winslow@newsday.com

Paschal High School seniors volunteer at Planned Parenthood

Photo credit: AP | Paschal High School seniors volunteer at Planned Parenthood of North Texas' annual luncheon. (Feb. 3, 2012)

Planned Parenthood officials and women's health advocates on Long Island cheered the news that the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation had reversed its decision and would continue to fund the organization's breast cancer screening.

"I'm thrilled for the women on Long Island who are going to continue to get the information and breast exams they need to stay healthy," said JoAnn Smith, president...

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