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Myths abound about HHS contraceptive mandate; here are the facts PDF Print E-mail
Written by Nancy Frazier O'Brien/Catholic News Service   
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 12:44

WASHINGTON (CNS) – Exaggerations and outright misrepresentations about the Department of Health and Human Services' contraceptive mandate have been appearing in White House "fact sheets" and mainstream media. Here are some of the more frequently cited claims and the facts to counter them:

• Myth: Self-insurance is a seldom-used method of providing health insurance to employers, used mainly by church organizations to avoid having to pay for abortions or birth control.
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Cardinal urges Senate to pass bill protecting conscience in health care PDF Print E-mail
Written by By Nancy Frazier O'Brien/Catholic News Service   
Thursday, 16 February 2012 09:46
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President's revised HHS mandate won't solve problems, USCCB president says PDF Print E-mail
Written by By Francis X. Rocca/Catholic News Servive   
Tuesday, 14 February 2012 09:11
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HHS delays, but does not change, rule on contraceptive coverage PDF Print E-mail
Written by Catholic News Service   
Monday, 30 January 2012 09:08
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Supreme Court upholds church school's exception to laws against firing PDF Print E-mail
Written by Catholic News Service   
Thursday, 12 January 2012 11:05

WASHINGTON (CNS) – The Supreme Court Jan. 11 upheld the idea that a "ministerial exception" to anti-discrimination laws means the Church can't be sued for firing an employee who the Church classified as a minister.
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