Samantha King says tumult over Komen funding Instead , the foundation focuses on early detection through mammography -- an imperfect tool -- and fundraising for treatment-oriented research , which has produced little in the way of concrete results . not a surprise : We are political . She says Komen has long been rightward leaning , focused on treatment , not causes . She asks : Group takes money from chemical companies ; does that not focus on toxins ? King : We should use loyalty shown in supporters ' debates over funding to set priorities .
Samantha King says tumult over Komen funding not a surprise : We are political . She says Komen has long been rightward leaning , focused on treatment , not causes . She asks : Group takes money from chemical companies ; does that not focus on toxins ? King : We should use loyalty shown in supporters ' debates over funding to set priorities .