Kathleen Sebelius

Obama administration drops objection to Plan B ruling

President Barack Obama's government has dropped its opposition to a court decision that allows the Plan B emergency contraceptive to be bought over-the-counter by women of any age. Proponents had argued the pill was safe and a useful safety net against unwanted pregnancy.

Obama administration drops objection to Plan B ruling

How Does the Affordable Care Act Affect Independent Care Providers?

How Does the Affordable Care Act Affect Independent Care Providers?

Selling the Affordable Care Act

Selling the Affordable Care Act

Obama Administration Appealing Judge's Ruling on Plan B

Obama Administration Appealing Judge's Ruling on Plan B

Judge rules Plan B must be available to all without a prescription

Judge rules Plan B must be available to all without a prescription

Advocates criticize Obama's second-term cabinet picks for lack of diversity

President Barack Obama's most recent cabinet nominations have been largely white men -- a move that's been criticized by advocates for women and people of color. They say they're surprised and disappointed with Obama's choices.

Advocates criticize Obama's second-term cabinet picks for lack of diversity

Republicans vow to continue fight against health care law

The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act was an election-year victory for President Barack Obama. But the debate over the law is far from over. Disappointed by the ruling, many Republicans have intensified their calls for repeal.

Republicans vow to continue fight against health care law

Obama announces compromise on contraceptive coverage by religious organizations

President Barack Obama on Friday said his administration will grant a broader exemption for religious organization that have an objection to providing contraceptive services to women as part of their health plans. The announcement comes amid a brewing controversy over his administration's proposal to grant a much narrower exemption.

Obama announces compromise on contraceptive coverage by religious organizations

Health Secretary Overturns Plan B Decision

Health Secretary Overturns Plan B Decision

FDA, at the behest of HHS, denies permission to sell Plan B in front of the counter

The FDA had been making plans to allow TEVA Pharmaceuticals to sell its Plan B contraceptive in front of the pharmacy counter to women of any age. But Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius intervened at the last minute to prevent it.

FDA, at the behest of HHS, denies permission to sell Plan B in front of the counter

Governors ask feds to reclassify marijuana as medicine; government balks

Two governors want the federal government to "down-schedule" marijuana as a drug with approved medical uses. But the Health and Human Services administration is resisting. Opponents of down-scheduling say there are marijuana-based medications already on the market that are safe and effective.

Governors ask feds to reclassify marijuana as medicine; government balks
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Health and Human Services Secretary unveils new HIV/AIDS plan

Today, the Obama administration announces a new strategy to combat the HIV epidemic. We talk with Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, about the new policy.

Health and Human Services Secretary unveils new HIV/AIDS plan
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Without protective gear, oil cleanup crews say they're getting sick

Some of the workers who have been hired by BP to help clean up the massive Gulf oil spill say they're getting headaches, dizziness and nausea after coming in close contact with oil and other chemicals from the spill.

Without protective gear, oil cleanup crews say they're getting sick
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HHS secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Haiti relief effort

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is the White House cabinet member who would be in charge of administering any new health care system in the United States. But right now her department is focused on the relief effort in Haiti.

HHS secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Haiti relief effort

It's official: (swine) flu shots for everyone

The U.S. government has purchased 195 million doses of approved H1N1 vaccine to give out for free to anyone who wants it.

It's official: (swine) flu shots for everyone