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Tell Governor Pataki To Sign The Emergency Contraception Legislation Into Law!
Anti-Choice Forces Are Calling For A Veto.

Last month, your calls to Senator Bruno helped convince the New York State Legislature to pass a bill giving women access to Emergency Contraception ("EC") over-the-counter!


The bill would allow pharmacists and nurses to dispense emergency contraception to women who need it and don't have a doctor's prescription.  EC, or the "morning after pill," is an extremely safe and effective means of reducing the risk of pregnancy by as much as 89% when taken as soon as possible within five days after unprotected sex or contraception failure. Research suggests that prompt access to EC could prevent nearly half of all unintended pregnancies. Currently, women need a prescription to obtain this time sensitive medication, even though it meets all the FDA requirements for over-the-counter status.

Governor Pataki is under tremendous pressure from anti-choice forces to veto this important public health measure. Let him know that you are one of the millions of New Yorkers who want over-the-counter access to EC! 

Send a free fax to Governor Pataki.



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