Monday, January 26, 2009

Global Gag Rule Lifted for US-funded operations

In quick, yet historical move, President Obama has lifted the "global gag rule".

Family planning groups can now discuss the full range of a woman's options with her for her reproductive health, even if US government funds pay for a portion of the (non-abortion) services provided at that clinic.

Perhaps the Year of the Ox is also the Year of Common Sense Healthy Policy.

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