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FRC applauds FDA for rejecting over-the-counter pill in America's pharmacies

Citing a concern that young teenagers may not safely use the morning after pill without a doctor's guidance, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) late today officially rejected a plan to make the pill available over-the-counter in America's pharmacies. Family Research Council President Tony Perkins released the following statement in response to the FDA's decision:

6 May 2004

Researchers develop low-carb corn with enhanced protein and oil

Researchers at the University of California, Riverside reported the development of technology that doubles the protein and oil content of corn while reducing its carbohydrate content, a boost for growers to feed both people and livestock.

4 May 2004

Over 1 million abortion-rights supporters flooded the national capital

1 million abortion-rights supporters flooded the National Mall in Washington today to show their support for abortion rights, loudly identifying President Bush as the leading enemy of reproductive freedom.

26 Apr 2004

No increased risk of breast cancer from miscarriage or abortion

An international collaboration led by Oxford University concluded in last week's issue of The Lancet that there is no increased risk of breast cancer for women who have had a pregnancy ending in miscarriage or abortion.

30 Mar 2004

Pregnancies that end in miscarriage or abortion do not increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer

A Study coordinated by Cancer Research UK scientists has shown that pregnancies that end in miscarriage or abortion do not increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer later in life.

26 Mar 2004