Participating by video connection from New York City, Ms. Pearl talked about abortion and the nomination of Harriet Miers to the United States Supreme Court. Planned Parenthood is calling for the Senate to thoroughly examine Miers' judicial philosophy, including full access to her records on abortion. Ms. Pearl also discussed Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood, a case involving parental notification. She also responded to questions and comments from telephone callers.

Planned Parenthood has not stated its support or opposition to the Miers nomination. On November 30th, the Supreme Court will hear the first abortion related case in five years, Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood.