After Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius overruled the FDA’s decision to make emergency contraceptive Plan B available to everyone (and lift the requirement for those under 17 to show a prescription) on Wednesday, President Obama had to defend the move. While insisting he didn’t make Sebelius block it, he said , “The reason Kathleen made this decision is that she could not be confident that a 10-year-old or an 11-year-old going to a drugstore should be able — alongside bubble gum or batteries — be able to buy a medication that potentially, if not used properly, could have an adverse effect.” [ more › ]
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Obama Pulls Sasha-Malia Card To Defend Restrictions On Plan B Emergency Contraceptive