WASHINGTON – To counter Democratic attacks that they are soldiers in a “war against women” some GOP candidates across the nation, including at least two in Connecticut, are advocating for changing federal laws to allow the purchase of over-the-counter birth control.
Hobby Lobby
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Dem. Party leader heading to CT to rouse women’s vote for Malloy
WASHINGTON – In at least one way, the Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision is a gift from the high court to Democratic candidates — including those in Connecticut.
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Blumenthal touches off political war over abortion bill
WASHINGTON– Sen. Richard Blumenthal touched off a passionate debate on Capitol Hill Tuesday with a hearing on the hot-button issue of abortion, arguing state legislatures have no right to promote laws that limit access to the procedure.
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CT lawmakers back bill that would reverse Supreme Court Hobby Lobby ruling
WASHINGTON – Two female Connecticut lawmakers, Reps. Rosa DeLauro and Elizabeth Esty, were quick to back legislation Wednesday that would reverse the Supreme Court decision to allow companies with religious objections to opt out of the Affordable Care Act’s mandate health plans for employees include birth control coverage.
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CT women’s groups, politicians, decry high court’s Hobby Lobby decision
WASHINGTON – To opponents of the Affordable Care Act, it’s a political victory, but to Connecticut women’s rights groups and its Democratic politicians, the Supreme Court decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby will erode a woman’s right to contraception.