This is far from a new issue.


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FEBRUARY 13TH, 2012 BY JOEL
MORE HYPOCRISY FROM THE GOP ON THE BIRTH CONTROL ISSUE
The New Hampshire Republicans aren’t exactly known for their sanity… But now they, like others, are being known for their hypocrisy

“This is about ensuring we do not mandate things contrary to people’s moral and religious views,” Bettencourt said.

Nevertheless, New Hampshire has had a law on the books for more than a decade that requires insurance coverage for contraceptive devices and services — and the law has no religious exemptions. It passed with strong bipartisan support, and religious organizations in the state have been complying for years without complaint. The only major difference between the state law and Obama’s rule is that in New Hampshire, women are still responsible for an insurance co-pay.

via New Hampshire Republicans Slam President Obama Birth Control Rule, Ignoring Their Own.

Oh, and I don’t buy the exclusionary clause of the “moral obligations.” That can be near about anything.

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John Holbo: Republicans Going All-in Against Contraception Watch (delong.typepad.com)