CBS Evening News for Thursday, Apr 23, 1981
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(DC) Reagan administration's antiabortion position noted. [Health and Human Services Secretary Richard SCHWEIKER - calls for antiabortion HHS.] Birth defects such as anencephaly and spina bifida said detectable by process currently under consideration of FDA; details given, photos shown. Opposition to such tests by antiabortion forces examined. [Dr. William COLLITON - thinks tests are "search-and-destroy missions."] Test procedure explained; details outlined on screen. [National Right to Life Committee spokesperson Dr. John WILKIE - criticizes tests.] FDA (Food and Drug Administration) proposals designed to guard against panic abortions examined. [Dr. Aubrey MILUNSKY - thinks tests are necessary to avoid catastrophic tragedies.] Results of study with regard to actions of expectant mothers upon learning test results outlined; Wendy Gates' case cited. as ex. [GATES - notes impact of reality on one's previously untested values.] Dilemma faced by administration outlined.
REPORTER: Susan Spencer
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