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December 7, 2011

Politics Trumps Science

Even in science-friendly administrations, politics can override the assessment of medical experts. Today, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced her decison to reject the FDA's view that the morning-after pill can be purchased by minors without a prescription. (Thanks to Maurice Bernstein for flagging this.)

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