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Exclusive-FDA Staffers Told That 'Woman,' 'Disabled' Among Banned Words; White House Says It’s an Error
Some U.S. Food and Drug Administration scientists have been told to stop using the words "woman," "disabled" and "elderly" in external communications, two sources familiar with the matter said, part of a list of banned terms that a White House spokesman said had misinterpreted President Donald Trump's executive order.
White House disputes FDA prohibited words list including ‘women’ and ‘disabled’
A White House spokesperson said the list of "prohibited words" came from a misunderstanding of Trump’s executive orders tackling gender ideology.
FDA Scientists Say They Were Told to Stop Using the Words ‘Woman’ and ‘Disabled’
Scientists at the Food and Drug Administration say they were told to stop using certain words in external communications, including “woman,” “disabled,” and “elderly,” according to a report. Two FDA scientists told Reuters that a file titled “Prohibited Words” showing a list of banned terms was circulated at the agency over the last week.
FDA Staffers Told Not to Use Words Like 'Women', 'Elderly', 'Sex', White House Calls it an 'Error'
Washington: A list of banned words quietly circulated within the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), restricting terms like "sex," "identity," "women," "diverse," and "elderly" from official use,
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