Clinton and Murray Stood Up for Women's Rights - Send Your Thanks!
The FDAs scientific staff has long concluded that Plan B, the "morning-after pill", is safe and effective for over-the-counter use by women. But senior FDA officials have repeatedly delayed a final decision.
This has prompted some in the medical community, as well as Democratic Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York and Patty Murray of Washington, to charge that the agency compromised its scientific judgment under pressure from social conservatives influential in the Bush administration.
As a result, Clinton and Murray are blocking the confirmation of acting FDA Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach as permanent head of the agency until the FDA reaches a decision.
"For more than two years, the FDA has dragged its feet on making a decision, putting ideology over science," Clinton said. "We will place a hold on the nomination of Dr. von Eschenbach until the FDA issues a decision on Plan B, yes or no."
Please take a moment to thank Sens. Clinton and Murray for standing up for whats right! Let them know how much we value them as strong advocates for women's health in the Senate!
Dear Senators Clinton and Murray,
Thank you for demanding the FDA decide on the status of Plan B by blocking the confirmation of FDA Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach.
Without leaders like you, the right-wing would continue to get away with fillabustering a woman's right to choose.
As you know, Plan B has proven to be a safe and effective method for preventing unintended pregnancy, and women around the country have waited long enough for the FDA to approve it for over-the-counter use. Thanks to your efforts, we are one step closer to making Plan B an easily acessible birth control option for all women.
Thanks for defending a woman's right to choose in the Senate. Keep up the good work!
With gratitude,
