Lawmakers Walk Out on Congressional Contraception Rule Hearing ...

democracynow.org ? In a dramatic scene on Capitol Hill, several Democrats walked out of a congressional hearing on the Obama administration?s rule that would require health insurance plans, including those provided by Catholic-affiliated hospitals and universities, to offer free contraceptives for health-related issues and birth control. The lawmakers took action after the committee chair blocked testimony from a female witness who supports the mandate. We?re joined by DC Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, who walked out of the hearing; and the witness who was barred from testifying, Georgetown University law student Sandra Flook. Georgetown is a Catholic university whose health plan does not cover contraception. Towatch the complete daily, independent news hour, read the transcript, download the podcast, and for additional Democracy Now! reports, visit www.democracynow.org FOLLOW DEMOCRACY NOW! ONLINE: Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: @democracynow Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com Listen on SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com Daily Email News Digest: www.democracynow.org Please consider supporting independent media by making a donation to Democracy Now! today, visit www.democracynow.org
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