Republican Senators Launch Inquiry Into Abortion Pill Makers Over FDA Safety Rules
By Tom Gantert
Published on March 26, 2026.
Republican senators have launched an investigation into companies that produce the abortion pill, mifepristone, questioning whether they are complying with federal safety mandates. They believe the companies are putting the lives of mothers at risk. The investigation is led by Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy.
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