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Planned Parenthood supporters denounce Komen's funding halt

The Susan G. Komen Foundation first handed out

Photo credit: HealthDay | The Susan G. Komen Foundation first handed out pink ribbons to breast cancer survivors in 1991.

He won't be sporting that pink tie anymore.

California state Sen. Alex Padilla, a Los Angeles Democrat, has volunteered for years as one of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure "Pink Tie Guys," who wear the ties at public events to raise awareness about breast cancer.

On Wednesday, after learning that the foundation would stop funding Planned Parenthood for breast health services, Padilla...

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