Risky court bid pits Obama against morning after pill politics
A New York court ordered the FDA to lift age limits on emergency contraception, challenging Obama administration policy set in 2011. Judge Edward Korman criticized Sebelius, noting political motives, and a possible appeal could reframe a heated abortion rights debate while shaping Obama’s second term priorities.
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Spending mushrooms in new 'political ecosystem
Outside groups spent a record 1 billion to influence last year’s election amid loosened rules since the 2010 Supreme Court ruling. Donors sharpen efforts for 2014 and 2016 as super PACs and nonprofit affiliates grow, with potential further deregulation ahead of upcoming Supreme Court cases.
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