06-07-2000 F.D.A. Plans Limits on (gruesome pill) RU-486, Group Says
          By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
                 

          WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The government is considering rules for use of 
          the abortion pill RU-486 that could restrict access to the early 
          abortion option, Planned Parenthood's director said today. 
          The Food and Drug Administration said in February that it would 
          approve RU-486, also known as mifepristone, once some final but 
          undisclosed requirements had been met. 
          Gloria Feldt, national president of Planned Parenthood, said the 
          organization was concerned about any restrictions that limit the 
          pill's use. 
          Ms. Feldt said she was particularly concerned that the F.D.A. could 
          require doctors who administer RU-486 to be part of a registry, which 
          would deter those worried about anti-abortion violence. 
          She also said the agency was considering long-term study of at least 
          some RU-486 recipients, something she called unnecessary. 
          F.D.A. officials declined comment. 

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