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Contraceptives, Obamacare and Religious Freedom
Some religious nonprofits and private employers say Obamacare violates the rights to religious freedom. We hear about new exemptions to overcome constitutional objections.
By Warren Olney • • 53m ListenDoes Obamacare violate the right to religious freedom? That's what some religious non-profits and some private employers are saying. It's all about the requirement that insurance policies they provide to their employees cover contraception. We hear about new exemptions the administration's come up with to serve women's health needs and overcome constitutional objections. Also, President Obama proposes limited spending cuts to delay sequester. On Reporters Notebook later, did a major ratings agency help create America's financial crisis? We hear about federal fraud charges against Standard and Poor's.
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