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    May 1, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. FDA changes to morning-after pill fuels fire over emergency contraception debate

    Just one day after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced changes to the morning-after pill, many are asking themselves how young is too young?
    WDBJ7 Multimedia Journalist
    Just one day after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced changes to the morning-after pill, many are asking themselves how young is too young? The pill, also known as Plan B One-Step, has always been a hot topic and many said the changes are...

    Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Social Issues, Plan B (drug), Drugs and Medicines, Birth Control

    2. May 1, 2013 |Story| AP Broadcast

  2. Justice Department is appealing decision to lift age limits and provide cheaper morning after pill

    The Justice Department is appealing a judge's decision lifting all age limits on the Plan B morning-after birth control pill and a cheaper generic.
    The Justice Department is appealing a judge's decision lifting all age limits on the Plan B morning-after birth control pill and a cheaper generic. The federal government says the judge who issued the ruling had exceeded his authority and that his...

    Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Plan B (drug), Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Judges

    3. Apr 12, 2013 |Story| AP Virginia

  3. Virginia abortion clinic regulations get final approval

    The Virginia Board of Health has given final approval to strict new regulations that abortion-rights supporters claim would force most of Virginia's 20 abortion clinics to close.
    The Virginia Board of Health has given final approval to strict new regulations that abortion-rights supporters claim would force most of Virginia's 20 abortion clinics to close. After Friday's 11-2 vote, some opponents of the regulations shouted...

    Tags: Social Issues, Hospitals and Clinics, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Medical Procedures and Tests, Planned Parenthood

    4. Apr 12, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. Planned Parenthood in Roanoke hopes to keep doors open despite new regulations

    Abortion clinics across Virginia may be forced to close after a controversial vote made Friday.
    WDBJ7 Multimedia Journalist
    Abortion clinics across Virginia may be forced to close after a controversial vote made Friday. The Virginia Board of Health voted to require abortion clinics to meet strict codes and to tighten licensing standards. Planned Parenthood in Roanoke has...

    Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Social Issues, Hospitals and Clinics, Planned Parenthood, Family

    5. Jan 22, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  5. UPDATE: Local group holds protest on 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade

    The cold temperatures weren't enough to stop around 20 people from gathering outside the Planned Parenthood on Peters Creek Road in Roanoke County early Tuesday afternoon.
    WDBJ7 Reporter
    The cold temperatures weren't enough to stop around 20 people from gathering outside the Planned Parenthood on Peters Creek Road in Roanoke County early Tuesday afternoon. There was a combination of group and silent prayer.  We asked a protester...

    Tags: Social Issues, Planned Parenthood

    6. Nov 26, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. Is age 16 too young for Plan B? How about younger?

    A new recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics is raising eyebrows.  It says pediatricians should prescibe emergency contraceptives like Plan B for girls ages 16 and under.
    WDBJ7 Reporter
    A new recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics is raising eyebrows.  It says pediatricians should prescibe emergency contraceptives like Plan B for girls ages 16 and under. The Academy says while teen pregnancies have declined, the pregnancy...

    Tags: Plan B (drug), Medical Specialization, Planned Parenthood, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), American Academy of Pediatrics

    7. Oct 23, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  7. WDBJ7 goes one on one with Anthony Flaccavento

    This week's Election 2012 candidate profile focuses on the 9th District Congressional race.
    This week's Election 2012 candidate profile focuses on the 9th District Congressional race. The 9th district is located in the southwest portion of the state and includes Montgomery, Pulaski, Giles, Floyd, Craig, Carroll, and Grayson Counties, along with...

    Tags: Parties and Movements, Environmental Issues, Abortion Issue, Renewable Energy, Unemployment

    8. May 22, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  8. Kaine sits down with women voters during visit to Roanoke County

    Jobs and economic growth were on the table today, as Democratic Senate candidate Tim Kaine sat down with a group of women in Roanoke County, but it was another issue that generated the strongest reaction.
    Jobs and economic growth were on the table today, as Democratic Senate candidate Tim Kaine sat down with a group of women in Roanoke County, but it was another issue that generated the strongest reaction.   The Kaine campaign organized a roundtable on...

    Tags: U.S. Senate, Parties and Movements, Abortion Issue, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Elections

    9. Mar 29, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. Attorney who successfully argued Roe v. Wade visits western Virginia

    Almost 40 years have passed since the landmark decision that struck down state restrictions on abortion. Thursday in Roanoke, the Texas attorney who successfully argued that case said a new generation will have to carry on the fight for reproductive freedom.
    Reporter
    Almost 40 years have passed since the landmark decision that struck down state restrictions on abortion. Thursday in Roanoke, the Texas attorney who successfully argued that case said a new generation will have to carry on the fight for reproductive...

    Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Social Issues, Blacksburg, Planned Parenthood, Abortion

    10. Feb 22, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. Opponents of personhood and ultrasound legislation deliver petitions to Governor McDonnell

    As state lawmakers prepared to vote on a controversial ultrasound bill Wednesday, a coalition of groups opposing the legislation delivered petitions with more than 30- thousand signatures.
    Reporter
    As state lawmakers prepared to vote on a controversial ultrasound bill Wednesday, a coalition of groups opposing the legislation delivered petitions with more than 30- thousand signatures. Groups including ProgressVa, Planned Parenthood Advocates of...

    Tags: Social Issues, Executive Branch, Government, Planned Parenthood, Politics

    11. Jan 3, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  11. New Virginia law seen as big win for abortion opponents

    While most Virginia laws take effect in July, a few kicked in January 1.
    NEWS7 Intern Reporter
    While most Virginia laws take effect in July, a few kicked in January 1. One law passed last week by Virginia lawmakers was seen as a big win for abortion opponents. Things have gotten a little tougher for abortion clinics in the state. In the last...

    Tags: Social Issues, Hospitals and Clinics, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Hospitals and Clinics

    12. Feb 13, 2012 |Story| AP Virginia

  12. Virginia House advances 'personhood' bill

    Legislation stating that human life begins at conception has advanced without a provision to clarify that
    Legislation stating that human life begins at conception has advanced without a provision to clarify that birth control is still OK. The House of Delegates gave preliminary approval Monday to Del. Bob Marshall's so-called "personhood" bill. But first,...

    Tags: Prince William County, Health, Birth Control, Abortion, Health Treatments

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