Gwen Moore Statement on Obama Administration Announcement on Birth Control Coverage Benefit
Washington, DC,
February 22, 2012
Today's announcement reaffirms President Obama and his administration's commitment to ensuring women are able to access birth control as part of their overall health care. I believe this decision is sensitive to the concerns of religious institut
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement on the Obama administration’s announcement on the birth control coverage benefit under the Affordable Care Act: “Today’s announcement reaffirms President Obama and his administration’s commitment to ensuring women are able to access birth control as part of their overall health care. I believe this decision is sensitive to the concerns of religious institutions yet maintains critical access to coverage for women without an increased cost burden. I applaud the administration’s diligence in navigating this delicate balancing act between religious ideology and women’s health. “While this is a welcomed announcement I remain cautiously optimistic as I recognize that there will still be those that will continue to fight against access to much this needed contraception. This is a clear reminder that as long as we have a flawed employer-based health insurance system rather than some kind of public option, the disabled, those with pre-existing conditions – and in this case women – could be subjected to the ideology of their employers. “It is my hope that the administration will continue to stand up for the rights of women and their reproductive health. I will continue my advocacy here in Congress to ensure that women have a voice regarding their health.” ###
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