South Dakotans rally over new abortion ban
Protesters on both sides gathered in Sioux Falls and Rapid City as South Dakota moved to ban nearly all abortions signed by Gov. Mike Rounds. Planned Parenthood plans legal challenge or petition to refer the measure to voters in November. Abortion opponents prayed nearby as rallies mirrored nationwide actions by Planned Parenthood.
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Global abortion trends show more access outside US impact
Over the past decade many countries have liberalized abortion rules while the United States faces a sharp new restriction with South Dakota banning most abortions. Worldwide, 46 million abortions occur annually with 19 million unsafe. 15 countries have relaxed limits to save a life or health in rape, incest, or fetal impairment cases.
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Documents raise questions about morning-after plan B decision
The release of internal FDA documents shows that in February 2004 officials found no problem with making Plan B available over the counter to women of all ages. By mid-2005 Crawford cited concerns about younger teens, delaying the move amid Democratic and women’s rights criticisms. Waxman demands disclosure of whether the FDA completed a legal analysis on selling Plan B both with and without prescription for different age groups.
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