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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.
FDA staffers told that ‘woman,’ ‘disabled’ among banned words
Some 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.
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 scientists told not to use words 'women', 'disabled', 'elderly'; White House calls it an 'error'
Some of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) scientists have been told to stop using the words "woman", "disabled", and "elderly" in external communications, Reuters reported citing two sources familiar with the matter.

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