OB GYNs favor over the counter birth control pills
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says birth control pills should be sold over the counter without a prescription or exam. The group notes access barriers and high unintended pregnancy rates, while FDA signals openness to discussions with manufacturers about nonprescription use.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecolo
Kavita Nanda
Nanda
FDA
Rebels seize base and large arms haul in Syria
Syrian rebels overran the base of the 46th Regiment in the north after a two month siege and seized tanks, armored vehicles, rocket launchers, mortars and rifles. About 20 soldiers were captured as fighters loaded pallets of munitions at Bab al Hawa on the Turkish border for distribution among brigades.
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46Th Regiment
Syria
Bashar Assad
Syrian Army
46Th
Ahmad al-Faj
Joint Command
Bab al-Hawa
Turkey
U.S. and Mexico sign Colorado River sharing rules
The United States and Mexico signed a pact after five years to share Colorado River water amid drought. Mexico gains storage in Lake Mead and will forfeit water during shortages while capturing surpluses when flows rise. California Arizona and Nevada agencies will buy water from Mexico to fund canal upgrades. The plan amends the 1944 treaty, a cornerstone for Mexico.
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United States
Mexico
Colorado River
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Nevada
Arizona
U.S
California
Felipe Calderon
Tijuana
Health care overhaul rules raise drug coverage details
The Obama administration strengthens prescription drug coverage for new health care exchanges set to debut in 2014. Minimum standards will require coverage for inpatient and outpatient care, emergency services, maternity care, mental health, dental for children, and a broader list of drugs. Plans must cover the same number of drugs as the state benchmark, increasing access to treatments like antipsychotics and antidepressants.
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Health and Human Services Department
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Dan Mendelson
Avalore Health
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