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Religious Refusals Extend to Many Facets of Reproductive Healthcare

Caitlin E. Borgmann
June 18, 2008 20:05

Wash. Post: 'Pro-Life' Drugstores Market Beliefs, by Rob Stein: When DMC Pharmacy opens this summer on Route 50 in Chantilly, the shelves will be stocked with allergy remedies, pain relievers, antiseptic ointments and almost everything else sold in any drugstore....

FDA Panel Recommends Approval of New Version of Female Condom

Caitlin E. Borgmann
December 15, 2008 14:42

Daily Women's Health Policy Report: FDA Panel Recommends Approval of New, Less Costly Female Condom: An FDA advisory panel on Thursday voted 15-0 to recommend approval of the new, less costly version of the female condom developed by the Female...

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Santorum's Catholicism Isn't Winning Him Catholic Support

Caitlin E. Borgmann
March 22, 2012 04:37

The New York Times op-ed column: Many Kinds of Catholic, by Frank Bruni: If Catholicism is measured by obeisance to the pope, his cardinals and the letter of Vatican law, then Rick Santorum is the best Catholic to ever get...

Research Shows That Women Pay More Than Men For Health Insurance

Caitlin E. Borgmann
March 22, 2012 04:33

The New York Times: Gender Gap Persists in Cost of Health Insurance, by Robert Pear: Women still pay more than men for the same health insurance coverage, according to new research and data from online brokers. The new health care...

Tennessee Abortion Bill Would Require State to Publish Doctors' Names and Patient Statistics

Caitlin E. Borgmann
March 22, 2012 04:32

The Huffington Post: Tennessee Abortion Bill Would Make Abortion Providers' Names Public, by Laura Bassett: A new bill moving through the Tennessee House of Representatives would require the state to publish the names of each doctor who performs an abortion...

McCain Says Arizona Anti-Contraception Bill Should Be Vetoed

Caitlin E. Borgmann
March 19, 2012 05:21

Politico: McCain to GOP: Avoid contraception issue, by Emily Schultheis: Sen. John McCain said Sunday that the GOP needs to stop talking about contraception and that focusing on the issue is hurting voter perceptions of the party. "I think we...

Texas Sues Obama Administration Over Women's Health Care Funding

Caitlin E. Borgmann
March 19, 2012 02:20

Reuters: Texas sues Obama administration in abortion dispute, by Jim Forsyth: (Reuters) - The Texas attorney general on Friday sued the Obama administration to challenge its decision to shut down a women's health program over a dispute centered on the...

Female Legislators Protest Restrictions on Women's Reproductive Health By Focusing on Men

Caitlin E. Borgmann
March 19, 2012 02:16

NPR Health blog: In Protest, Democrats Zero In On Men's Reproductive Health, by Teresa Tomassoni: For perhaps the first time in recent history, male reproductive health is at the forefront of political debate. In at least six states, lawmakers —...

Obama Administration Takes Next Step in Modifying Contraceptive Coverage Policy

Caitlin E. Borgmann
March 17, 2012 00:22

ACLU press release: Obama Administration Takes Next Step On Contraception Rule The Obama administration today released an advance notice of proposed rulemaking, taking the next step in making modifications to its contraceptive coverage policy. An open comment period will allow...

Viriginia House Passes Embryonic Personhood Measure

Caitlin E. Borgmann
March 17, 2012 00:16

The Florida Independent: Virginia House passes ‘fetal personhood’ bill, by Virginia Chamlee: A bill written to outlaw abortion by granting legal rights to fertilized eggs passed the Virginia House yesterday, a move that is sure to lend confidence to “fetal...