Americans United Applauds Ninth Circuit Decision Favoring Patients' Right to Pharmacy Access

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District Court Was Wrong When It Blocked A State Regulation Mandating The Sale Of Emergency Contraceptives, Appellate Panel Holds

July 8, 2009

Americans United today praised a federal appellate court decision that will make it more likely that women in Washington state have access to emergency contraceptives from their local pharmacies.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court was wrong when it blocked a Washington state regulation requiring pharmacies to sell “Plan B” morning-after pills.

“The appeals court has done the right thing,” said the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, executive director of Americans United. “States have every right to set policies that guarantee patients’ access to medical care.

More: http://members.au.org/site/R?i=kd_7c_6QqEm4FEC2nAFTRQ..

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1. I'll sure be glad when we get religion out of our government.

And our bedrooms.