DOJ To Appeal Judge's Order To Lift Age Restrictions on Emergency Contraception
The Department of Justice on Wednesday said it would appeal a federal court ruling ordering FDA to make emergency contraception available without age or point-of-sale restrictions, the New York Times reports.

Senate Bill Aims To Lift Ban on Abortion Coverage for Peace Corps Volunteers
Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) on Thursday introduced a bill (S 813) that would end a ban on abortion coverage for Peace Corps volunteers in cases of rape, incest or when a woman's life is in danger, the Washington Post reports.

Va. Clinic Regulations Have 'Claimed Their First Victim' by Forcing Facility's Closure, Washington Post Editorial States
"[T]he presence of awnings, the width of doorways and the dimensions of janitorial closets have little to do with the health of patients, ... [b]ut by requiring that Virginia's 20 abortion clinics conform to strict licensing standards designed for new hospitals, the state has ensured that many or most of them will be driven out of business in the coming months," a Washington Post editorial states.

Blogs Comment on Abortion Coverage for Peace Corps Volunteers, OTC Bill Control Access, More
We've compiled some of the most thought-provoking commentaries from around the Web. Catch up on the conversation with bloggers from ACLU, Slate and more.

FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Plan B Sales for Ages 15 and Up
FDA on Tuesday approved over-the-counter sales of the emergency contraceptive Plan B One-Step to people ages 15 and older with proof of age, the New York Times reports.