Got an article about a controversial Bush appointee from a colleague. Snippet:
President Bush has announced his plan to select Dr. W. David Hager to head up the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Reproductive Health Drugs Advisory Committee. The committee has not met for more than two years, during which time its charter lapsed. As a result, the Bush Administration is tasked with filling all eleven positions with new members. This position does not require Congressional approval.The FDA's Reproductive Health Drugs Advisory Committee makes
crucial decisions on matters relating to drugs used in the practice
of obstetrics, gynecology and related specialties, including
hormone therapy, contraception, treatment for infertility,
and medical alternatives to surgical procedures for sterilization
and pregnancy termination.Dr. Hager's views of reproductive health care are far outside the
mainstream for reproductive technology. Dr. Hager is a
practicing OB/GYN who describes himself as "pro-life" and refuses to
prescribe contraceptives to unmarried women. Hager is the author of "As
Jesus Cared for Women: Restoring omen Then and Now." The book
blends biblical accounts of Christ healing women with case studies
from Hager's practice.
More here. I'd love to be wrong on this one.
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