USCCB responds to HHS Contraceptive Mandate
January 20, 2012
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
The Catholic bishops of the United States called “literally unconscionable” a decision by the Obama Administration to continue to demand that sterilization, abortifacients and contraception be included in virtually all health plans. Today's announcement means that this mandate and its very narrow exemption will not change at all; instead there will only be a delay in enforcement against some employers.
“In effect, the president is saying we have a year to figure out how to violate our consciences,” said Cardinal-designate Timothy M. Dolan, archbishop of New York and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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From the USCCB Pro-Life Secretariat Jan. 20, 2012: New Materials on HHS Contraceptive Mandate
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