Blunt Amendment Debate Recalls Memories Of Walmart Contraception Case Proponents of Sen. Roy Blunt's (R-Mo.) amendment to the Senate transportation bill , which would override President Obama's contraception coverage rule and allow any employer to refuse to cover any kind of health care service for religious or moral reasons, have framed the issue as one of religious freedom that is unrelated to women's health. Romney opposes, then supports, Blunt amendment Presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Wednesday he opposed Senate Republicans' effort that critics say would limit insurance coverage of birth control, then reversed himself quickly in a second interview saying he misunderstood the question. Romney clarifies his position on Blunt amendment Presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Wednesday he opposed Senate Republicans' effort that critics say would limit insurance coverage of birth control, then reversed himself quickly in a second interview saying he misunderstood the question. Groups Oppose Blunt's Contraceptive Amendment Pediatricians, labor unions, charities that fight birth defects, and other groups came out in unsurprising opposition on Monday to an amendment proposed by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., that would allow employers to exclude any insurance benefit that they deem immoral. The Senate is expected to vote some time this week on Blunt's proposal, a vote that almost certainly will kill it. ... Senate to take up Blunt's 'conscience' amendment Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt takes what he considers a Jeffersonian argument to the Senate chamber today as his "rights of conscience" amendment gets a vote. Amid confusion, Mitt Romney says he does support Blunt amendment Mitt Romney this afternoon initially said he was opposed to the controversial Blunt amendment, telling an Ohio television station that he would not support legislation backed by many Senate Republicans, including Scott Brown of Massachusetts. "I'm not for the bill," Romney told ONN-TV, when asked if he had a position on the legislation. Romney's campaign quickly clarified, claiming that Romney ... Romney clarifies stance on Blunt Amendment: "Of course" I'm for it After telling reporter he was "not for" controversial contraception measure, Romney clarifies position, says he "didn't understand" the question Senate debate heated over Blunt amendment on religion, birth control One by one, senators marched to the floor Wednesday afternoon to speak passionately about an amendment that has renewed fierce debate across the country about religion and birth control. Blunt 'conscience' amendment dominating U.S. Senate on eve of birth control vote The Senate is expected to decide the contraception issue on Thursday. Md. senator denounces blunt health care amendment WASHINGTON — Women's reproductive health would be compromised if an amendment to the Senate transportation bill allowing employers to deny health coverage for services they morally object to passes, a group of senators and health care professionals said Wednesday.
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