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13 attorneys general push Obama on contraception mandate

Rex Santus / The Plain Dealer | Apr 2, 2013

COLUMBUS, Ohio (RNS) Thirteen state attorneys general are urging the federal government to broaden religious exemptions under the contraception mandate, saying private businesses should not be forced to provide coverage that violates their moral beliefs.

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White House expands religious exemptions to contraception mandate

David Gibson | Feb 1, 2013

(RNS) The Obama administration on Friday unveiled new rules on its controversial contraception mandate designed to provide greater flexibility for religiously affiliated organizations though not for privately owned businesses.

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Contraception opponents hail DC court ruling

Lauren Markoe | Dec 19, 2012

(RNS) Opponents of the federal contraception mandate are cheering an appeals court decision requiring the Obama administration to make good on a promise to exempt Christian colleges from the controversial rule. By Lauren Markoe.

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