In fact, we’re seeing the rise of a new foreign policy agenda — side by side with the old one — consisting of issues like human trafficking, the environment, genocide. A Merck spokesperson said that the company, which manufactures the human papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil , is a member of the Clinton Global Initiative — part of the Clinton Foundation founded by former President Bill Clinton, the AP/Indianapolis Star reports. Clinton or her office regarding Gardasil — which Merck submitted for approval in December 2005 — and was not aware of her letter before it was sent. The AP/Star reports that the ties between the foundation’s donors and the issues Clinton has advocated for “raise new questions about potential ethics conflicts between her official actions and her husband’s fundraising” (Theimer, AP/Indianapolis Star , 1/14). You can view the entire Daily Women’s Health Policy Report, search the archives, or sign up for email delivery here . The Daily Women’s Health Policy Report is a free service of the National Partnership for Women & Families , published by The Advisory Board Company. read more

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