Washington, D.C. - Susan G. Komen for the Cure claims to be the world's largest grassroots network fighting for the cure of breast cancer, yet it gives millions of dollars to the abortion provider, Planned Parenthood. In at least 22 states, Komen affiliates have sent donations to Planned Parenthood. Last year these donations added up to $731,000. For the past five years, the donations reached a staggering $3 million, according to the Life Issues Institute.

In 2007, a study published in the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons found that women who have an abortion increase their risk of getting breast cancer by 40 percent. There are a growing number of studies pointing to abortion as he single most avoidable risk factor for breast cancer.

Many people have entrusted Komen with their donations, hoping to prevent breast cancer. In a twisted circle, Komen gives a portion of that money to Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion provider in the United States. Abortions are the leading cause of increased risk of breast cancer. Komen's donations to Planned Parenthood exacerbate the problem of breast cancer. Komen should publically apologize for these donations.

Matthew D. Staver, Founder of Liberty Counsel and Dean of Liberty University school of law, commented, "Komen must be transparent and publicly apologize for using donations to fund Planned Parenthood. While Komen seeks a cure for breast cancer, it funds abortion which increases the risk of breast cancer. This duplicity must stop. Komen must cease abortion funding and remain true to its mission."

November is here and the cold of winter is upon us. The Litchfield Fire Marshal's office would like to remind you of a few things that will make for a safer winter for you.

Stop a fire before it starts:

• All wood stoves, both log and pellet, should be thoroughly cleaned and all flues have been checked for leaks before using.
• Use a glass or mes screen in front of the fireplace as well as a fire resistant mat on the floor in front of the fireplace.
• Store all wood a safe distance from the stove or fireplace.
• Never store ashes from the fireplace in a building.
• Use a metal pail and take ashes outside and dump away from all buildings.
• If the fireplace is new a building permit is required prior to installation so proper inspections can be made prior to use.
• Space heaters should be UL listed and not used with an extension cord. They should have a tip sensor on the unit. All non-electric units should have oxygen depletion sensors on them.
  
• Never use a space heater near combustible objects.
• Connecticut State Law does not allow kerosene heaters in multi-family homes.

Most importantly make sure smoke detectors and carbon dioxide detectors should be in good working order with fresh batteries.