The Obama administration has lodged an appeal against a court ruling directing it to make emergency contraception available over the counter and without age restrictions.
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May 2nd, 2013
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May 2nd, 2013
The Obama administration's decision to appeal a court order lifting age limits on purchasers of the morning-after pill set off a storm of criticism from reproductive rights groups, who denounced it as politically motivated and a step backward for women's health.
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May 2nd, 2013
The US justice department has filed an appeal against a judge's ruling that requires the "morning-after" pill to be available to all ages.
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May 2nd, 2013
The Justice Department is appealing a judge's decision to lift all age limits on the so-called "morning after" birth control pill.
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May 2nd, 2013
Irish pro-life groups have slammed the government for presenting draft legislation that ignores expert “medical evidence” that abortion is no cure for suicidal ideation and allows the direct killing of Irish children.
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May 1st, 2013
The Irish cabinet has reportedly agreed the terms of a controversial new abortion bill that will include the risk of suicide as grounds for a termination.
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May 1st, 2013
Ireland's government published proposed new abortion legislation late Tuesday to clarify what happens when there's a threat to the mother's life, including a risk of suicide.
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May 1st, 2013
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the "morning-after" pill without a prescription for women aged 15 and over.
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May 1st, 2013
Irish government ministers agreed draft legislation on Tuesday to allow for limited access to abortion where a woman's life is in danger, including the threat of suicide, a proposal that has already divided the country's ruling coalition.
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May 1st, 2013
Pupils should be taught about pornography in sex education classes because existing lessons are too focused on the “mechanics” of reproduction, according to Ofsted.