Friday, March 2, 2012

Georgetown president defends Sandra Fluke, blasts Rush Limbaugh

Source: The Washington Post
The president of Georgetown University on Friday came to the defense of a law student who was referred to as a “slut” and a “prostitute” by conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh after she testified last week in support of health insurance plans covering the cost of contraceptives.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Democrats See Benefits in Battle on Contraception Access

Source: New York Times

With the cameras running and the microphones on, Congressional Democrats express outrage over Republican efforts to limit the types of health care that employers have to offer to their workers, particularly contraception. This is a fight Democrats are perfectly pleased to have.

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Seven States File Lawsuit Over Contraception Rule

Source: Wall Street Journal

Seven states sued the Obama administration Thursday over its requirement that employers cover contraception in workers' health plans.

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Birth Control A Winning Issue for Dems, Poll Shows

Source: National Journal

More than half of American voters – 54 percent -- approve of President Obama’s compromise that would have insurance companies pay for birth control for employees of religious-affiliated institutions, according to the latest Quinnipiac University national poll, released on Thursday. Just 38 percent said they disapproved, the telephone poll of 2,605 registered voters found.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Insurance industry could take hit from birth control mandate

Source: The Hill
The insurance industry is concerned it will take a hit from the Obama administration’s mandate that they provide birth control in health plans for employees of religious organizations that object to the coverage. Read the Article>
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