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Contraceptive Mandate Starts Today
The mandate that was discussed months ago has come into effect today. That mandate, which was a part of Obamacare, forces private employers to provide contraceptive care with no co-pay to those that want it.
Religious institutions have been given a reprieve for a year so they can come up with a compromise with the Obama Administration. Otherwise, private employers have been forced to provide this form of care.
What do you think of the mandate? Let's talk about it today.
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