Coalition for Cheap Contraception

Bill Clinton brokered a partnership with Bayer HealthCare to offer long-acting contraception at half the price to 27 million women in developing nations. The contraception coalition consists of the Norwegian, British, United States, and Swedish governments, the Clinton Health Access Initiative, and The Children's Investment Fund Foundation.

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Obama Administration Says Insurers Must Cover Contraception

The Obama administration said that health insurance companies must cover birth control for women without charge.  Despite opposition from the Roman Catholic Church, which supported an exemption, the administration said that it would, nonetheless, respect religious freedom.  There is a very narrow exemption for religious employers.  Most employers must comply with the order by August.