Obama Administration Does the Right Thing, Finally, on Contraceptive Coverage
Editorial:
From RH Reality Check:
“All women should have access to contraceptive coverage, regardless of where they work,” said Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America. “The administration stood firm against intensive lobbying efforts from anti-birth-control organizations trying to expand the refusal option even further to allow organizations and corporations to deny their employees contraceptive coverage. As a result, millions will get access to contraception—and they will not have to ask their bosses for permission.”
“I applaud the Administration for making a decision based on science that greatly expands women’s access to affordable contraceptive coverage," said Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-CA).
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Source:
RH Reality Check
URL:
http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/article/2012/01/20/obama-adminstration-does-right-thing-on-contraceptive-coverage
Date:
January 23, 2012
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