Gillibrand, colleagues push to overturn Hobby Lobby ruling
By Jerry Zremski, The Buffalo News, N.Y. | |
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The Protect Women's Health From Corporate Interference Act would restore the Affordable Care Act's requirement that all employers who offer health insurance include comprehensive contraceptive coverage. The high court ruled that the 1993 Religious Freedom Restoration Act stands in the way of that requirement taking effect for business owners who object to birth control on religious grounds.
"For the first time in our history, the
Sen.
The strong early show of support indicates that the legislation may have a future in the Democrat-controlled
Boehner, R-
Nevertheless, Gillibrand said it's important for
"It is shocking that in 2014, women still have to fight over access to birth control," Gillibrand said.
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