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In the NewsFebruary 6, 2012
Komen for the Cure Revises Funding Policy in Wake of Planned Parenthood Controversy
After several days of intense criticism over its decision to defund Planned Parenthood, Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced that it will continue to fund existing grants, including those to Planned Parenthood....

Growing Number of Households Have Little in Savings or Assets, Scorecard Finds
The 2012 Assets & Opportunity Scorecard found that 43 percent of households were "liquid-asset poor," with little or no savings to fall back on to cover basic expenses for three months if they were to lose their incomes....

Providence Mayor Says City Faces Bankruptcy Without Benefit Cuts, Higher PILOTs
Mayor Angel Taveras aims to cut the retiree benefits of city employees and is asking tax-exempt institutions such as hospitals and universities to boost the voluntary payments they make in lieu of taxes to help close a $30 million budget shortfall....

SanDisk Corporation Announces $1 Million for STEM Scholarships
The SanDisk Scholars Fund will award scholarships of up to $10,000 to women, Latino, and African-American students pursuing careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics....

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