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Supreme Court Refuses to Block Contraception Mandate

HeadlineDec 27, 2012

The Supreme Court has refused to block a requirement in the new federal healthcare law that requires some employers to offer insurance coverage for contraception. On Wednesday, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor rejected a request by Oklahoma City billionaire David Green for an injunction against the rule as they challenge it in court. Two companies controlled by Green say abiding by the contraception requirement would violate their religious beliefs. The mandate takes effect on January 1.

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