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DeGette on HHS Decision Not to Expand Religious Exemption for Birth Control

Jan 20, 12:55 PM

I am pleased with President Obama’s decision and his affirmation that access to contraception is a key component of health care.

Columbine Courier: DeGette reaches out to new constituents

As we adjust to new representation in Congress, it’s a good sign that DeGette came to Jefferson County to announce her re-election plans. Let’s hope it’s a precursor that Jeffco residents in both the 1st and 2nd districts will be beneficiaries of aggressive advocacy by their members of Congress for the next 10 years.
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NYT: Democrats Urge Obama to Protect Contraceptive Coverage in Health Plans

“Millions of women work for colleges, hospitals and health care systems that are nominally religious, but these folks use birth control and need coverage,” said Ms. DeGette, a leader of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus.
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Congresswomen DeGette has long been a leader on the issues that are important to me and the Democratic Party.

Chris L., supporter