Planned Parenthood Applauds the Introduction of the Global Democracy Promotion Act
Introduced today in the House by Representative Nita Lowey and earlier this year by Senator Barbara Boxer in the Senate, the Global Democracy Promotion Act would prohibit restrictions on US. assistance to foreign organizations that would be unconstitutional if applied to organizations in our own country.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Planned Parenthood Applauds HHS for Ensuring Access to Affordable Birth Control
Decision Based on Sound Medicine
Jan. 30, 2014
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Planned Parenthood Applauds Final Passage of Shaheen Amendment: “Shaheen amendment is an important step toward ensuring military women have access to the health care coverage they deserve”
WASHINGTON — Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards released the following statement applauding the bipartisan Congressional approval of an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, granting military women insurance coverage for abortion when a pregnancy results from rape or incest. This amendment was authored by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH).
Jan. 30, 2014
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Planned Parenthood Applauds Federal Court Ruling on Plan B
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) applauded today’s ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York ordering the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to expand access to emergency contraception (EC), also known as Plan B.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Planned Parenthood Applauds FDA Approval of Lybrel
Continuous Birth Control Pill Gives Women New Hormonal Contraceptive Option
Jan. 30, 2014
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Planned Parenthood Applauds Defeat of Nelson/Hatch Amendment
Anti-Choice Amendment Would Have Restricted Women’s Health Care Access
Jan. 30, 2014
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Planned Parenthood Applauds Defeat of Anti-Women's Health Amendment
Pence Amendment Targeting Planned Parenthood Soundly Defeated
Jan. 30, 2014
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Planned Parenthood Applauds Court Decision Expanding Access to Emergency Contraception
WASHINGTON — Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards released the following statement in response to a ruling in the Tummino v. Hamburg case lifting the age and point of sale restrictions on emergency contraception, citing solid scientific and medical research showing that it is safe and effective in preventing unintended pregnancy:
Jan. 30, 2014
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Planned Parenthood Applauds Congresswoman Nita Lowey for Introducing the Global Democracy Promotion Act
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) today commended Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) for introducing the Global Democracy Promotion Act of 2010 to bar future administrations from reinstituting the so-called Mexico City policy, also known as the global gag rule, which blocked access to basic health care for women worldwide.
Jan. 30, 2014
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