National Organization for Women:
News & Action Summary
DECEMBER 6, 2011
IN THIS ISSUE:
President Obama is on the brink of a decision that could deny women access to basic birth control. Under intense lobbying from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the president is poised to potentially expand an already sweeping refusal clause that allows employers to deny birth control coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Take Action NOW!
NOW calls on the Obama administration to stand up for women and not give in to demands from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops that would deny birth control coverage for millions of women. Read more.
NOW President Terry O'Neill sent a letter to President Obama opposing all refusal clauses in regulations implementing the Affordable Care Act that would allow organizations to deny contraceptive coverage to employees. Catholic bishops are pushing for broader exemptions, even though a sweeping refusal clause is already proposed. Read more.
Shelley Berkley D-Nev., U.S. Senate
Mazie Hirono D-Hawaii, U.S. Senate
Lois Frankel D-Fla., 22nd Congressional District
Ann McLane Kuster D-N.H., 2nd Congressional District
Dina Titus D-Nev., 1st Congressional District
After selling out quickly, the 2011 Love Your Body poster is back in stock. And now you can order postcards in four other designs, too. Place your order now!
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