contraception

Mo. Bill Lets Pharmacies Refuse to Stock Drugs

The measure, which was sent to the House by a 24-9 Senate vote, was touted by its sponsor as a way to protect the rights of business owners.

2013/04/04

File photo of birth control for woman. (getty/Kevork Djansezian)

Missouri House Speaker Urges Birth Control Appeal

Jones says the appeal is based on religious freedom.

2013/03/20

Judge Overturns Mo. Law On Birth Control Coverage

U.S. District Judge Audrey Fleissig cited a provision in the U.S. Constitution declaring that federal laws take precedence over contradictory state laws.

2013/03/18

Judge Throws Out Archdiocese Lawsuit Over Mandate

A U.S. District Judge John Ross calls the suit premature.

2013/02/01

Judge Blocks Mo. Insurance Law On Birth Control

Ruling overturns lawmakers’ override of Gov. Nixon’s veto.

2012/12/21

Ruling Temporarily Blocks Contraception Mandate

At least three dozen suits have been filed around the country challenging the requirement that workplace health plans cover birth control.

2012/11/29

Voting booths (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)

Opinion: Single-Issue Voting Is Wrong In These Multi-Issue Times

Consider the economy, the job market, the recent horrendous occurrences in the Middle East before voting for a person because of his race, his social-issue promises, or any other rather selfish reasons.

2012/10/31

President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney. (Getty Images/Luke Sharrett and Joe Raedle)

CBS Local Presidential Forum: Obama/Romney: Appealing To Women Voters!

With this grueling presidential contest heading into the final days, President Barack Obama and former Mass. Gov Mitt Romney are getting in touch with their softer side as polls show women voters could be the ones to determine the outcome.

2012/10/17

Federal Judge Dismisses Contraception Mandate Suit

Attorneys in the case say the ruling is believed to be the first on the merits of the contraceptive clause of the health care law.

2012/10/02

Missouri Lawmakers Make Contraception Bill Law in Sole Override Vote

The new law allows employers and health care providers to deny health insurance coverage of contraception and abortion if the employer has a religious objection.

2012/09/13

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