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Bush Supports Over-the-Counter Plan B Sales

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Posted on Aug 21, 2006

The president said he favors the FDA’s plan to OK sales of the so-called morning-after pill without a prescription—but not for minors.
We’ll give Bush a golf clap for supporting Plan B at all. But behind his no-minors policy is an unfounded fear that emergency contraceptives encourage promiscuity. Don’t bother the man with facts; his mind is made up.


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U.S. President George Bush indicated he supports over-the-counter sales of Plan B, a so-called morning-after contraceptive—except for minors.

Bush told a news conference at the temporary press room across from the White House he supports plans by Acting Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach to OK sales of Plan B without a prescription.

“I believe Plan B ought to be a required prescription for minors,” Bush said, adding he supports “Andy’s decision.”

Von Eschenbach testified at a U.S. Senate committee hearing last week he thinks Plan B can be sold safely to women over 18.

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By Liz, August 22, 2006 at 3:45 pm #
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I hope this passes since I would need this if my BC failed. I cant have a baby for another few years becuase of some problems I have. I hope that he is finally coming to at least somewhat of a little hint of a little bit of sense! please!!!

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By R. A. Earl, August 22, 2006 at 12:44 am #
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It’s a bloody wonder GWB didn’t restrict sale of Plan B to women over the age of 50!

It doesn’t matter anyway. People today get whatever “drug” they want whether the government “approves” or not. Plan B will be available where the young can find it easily.

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By jurl willot, August 21, 2006 at 9:46 pm #
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“I believe Plan B ought to be a required prescription for minors…” Sounds like all minor females should take this drug if they have sex.
That Hipocritical Stooge!

The pharmiceutical companies will see a 12% increase in STIs as well as an increase in trauma induced mental disorders on younng spiitualy aware: More drugs to treat that.

Parents will buy these for their kids anyway.

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