Pro-Life Spokesperson Objects to FDA Action on Morning-After Pill

WASHINGTON (July 31, 2006)— Deirdre McQuade, pro-life spokeswoman for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, reacted strongly to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announcement on July 31 moving toward over-the-counter (OTC) availability of Plan B for women eighteen and older.

“Making this powerful, abortifacient drug available without a doctor’s oversight could place women and their newly-conceived children at risk,” Ms. McQuade said.

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