02-07-2012, 06:19 PM
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Person who doesn't update the user title
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods
Posts: 6,402
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FWIW:
Reuters
2/7/12
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Handel:
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"I resigned because it was clear that all of this had gotten to a point
where ... I was too much of a focal point," Handel added. "I really felt
I had a responsibility to step aside so they could refocus on their mission."
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In her resignation letter to Brinker, Handel acknowledged her role in developing the strategy
but denied it was based on political ideology, saying:
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"Our decision was the best one for Komen's future and the women we serve."
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Komen insiders say Handel spent months pushing the plan to shift the
organization's grant strategy, leading the board to decide to cut off funding for 17
of the 19 Planned Parenthood affiliates in December.
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