Roe v. Wade has been overturned; can I still get emergency contraception?
Story at a glance On Friday, the Supreme Court issued a final ruling on the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ruling was in favor of overturning Roe v. Wade, the landmark legislation that protected a woman’s right to have an abortion at the federal level. In a separate opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas urged the co
Read MoreBill Clinton: Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision has 'put our democracy at risk'
Former President Clinton is slamming the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade, saying it contributes to putting “democracy at risk” and calling the high court “radical” and “activist.” “This decision puts partisanship ahead of precedent, ideology ahead of evidence, and the power of a small minority ahead of the clear will of the people,” Clinton said in a statement on Friday. “This jarring removal of rights that had long been guaranteed, along with decisions gutting the Voting Rights Act a
Read MoreOn The Money — Employers respond to Roe
Companies are responding to Friday’s stunning Supreme Court decision by implementing measures to help employees get access to legal abortion services. We’ll also look at how the decision could impact data privacy protections. Plus: We'll dive into new home sales data and examine another massive crypto theft. Welcome to On The Money, your nightly guide to everything affecting your bills, bank account and bottom line. For The Hill, we’re Sylvan Lane,
Read MoreCourt temporarily blocks FDA ban on sale of Juul e-cigarettes
A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked the Food and Drug Administration’s order banning the sale of Juul e-cigarettes, giving a reprieve to the company while the court hears more arguments. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit granted Juul’s request to stay the order until the court has time to hear further argument on the issue. The court noted its stay does not reflect on how it will rule on the substance of the case.
Read MoreTo combat opioid crisis, we need to take a different approach
Last week, Reps. French Hill (R-Ark.) and Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) wrote about legislation they’re championing to address the nation’s opioid epidemic. The Preventing Overdoses and Saving Lives Act 2.0 would require co-prescribin
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