HHS PLAYS POLITICS WITH THE HEALTH OF WOMEN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Advocates for Youth is deeply dismayed by Secretary Sebelius' decision to reject the science on over-the-counter availability of Plan B One-Step.

“This decision runs counter to science, prevention, and basic common sense,” said Debra Hauser, Executive Vice President of Advocates for Youth. “When the evidence gets trampled, politics is usually at play which is bad news for young women's health.”

“Unfortunately, it appears that President Obama's 2012 election campaign has gotten off to an early start and the Administration has decided it can sacrifice the rights and health of young people in a transparent attempt to appease religious conservatives upset by the administration’s earlier decision to extend health care coverage to contraception,” Ms. Hauser continued. “In the months ahead, we will keep a keen eye on how the Administration handles sexual and reproductive health issues affecting young people.”

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Advocates for Youth is a national organization that promotes programs and advocates for policies to ensure young people have the information and services to make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health.