Obama backs common sense stance on morning-after pill
President Obama defended Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius after she overruled FDA scientists to keep Plan B behind the counter for girls under 17. He cited parental prudence and said he was not involved in the decision, while critics argued politics trumped science and urged transparency.
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Republicans Demand Accountability Over Fast and Furious
Lawmakers led by Rep. Sensenbrenner press Attorney General Holder at a House Judiciary hearing demanding accountability for Operation Fast and Furious. They cite lost track of more than 2000 guns, questions about who authorized the operation, and potential contempt if materials are not surrendered.
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