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It’s time, once and for all, to clear up the confusion about Plan B on progressive message boards, Facebook pages, forums and comment threads. Tweet this: Plan B doesn’t cause abortion .
by ValerieTarico
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on Tue Feb 14, 2012 at 04:40 PM PST
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