Birth Control
Minn. Health Care Exchange Heads For Final Votes
The Minnesota House is preparing for what could be its final vote on a bill creating an health insurance exchange, but the debate could steer into abortion politics.
Wis. Couple Can’t Collect In Birth Control Mix-Up
A clinic that mistakenly gave vitamins instead of birth-control pills to a Wisconsin woman doesn’t have to pay to raise the child she conceived but can be sued for other financial damages, a state appeals court ruled Wednesday.
Lawsuit: Minnesota Improperly Pays For Abortions
A conservative legal group has filed a lawsuit alleging that Minnesota taxpayers are being wrongfully charged for elective abortions.
Good Question: How Does A Pill Get To Be Sold Over-The-Counter?
Oral contraceptives are some of the most commonly taken prescription drugs in America — at least 10 million American women take them.
Group: Birth Control Pills Should Be Available Without A Prescription
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says the health risks associated with oral contraceptives are low, and should be available without a prescription.
Opinion: Akin’s Position On Rape And Abortion Is The GOP Platform
The basic fact is that Romney, Ryan and Republican’s are uncomfortable with a few of the words Congressman Akin used. They are not, however, uncomfortable with the policy position he was expressing. The record shows that they march in lockstep with Congressman Akin.
Opinion: Despite Denials Akin’s Comments Are Part GOP War On Women
Congressman Akin’s comments are unconscionable and while Congressman Akin owns the words that came from his mouth, the sentiment and his policy goals are shared by both Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan, despite their statements today.
Lowest Number Of MN Abortions Since Records Began
The Minnesota Department of Health says the number of abortions last year dropped to the lowest level since the state began keeping track in 1975.
Planned Parenthood Suspends Pill Abortions In Wis.
Planned Parenthood plans to end nonsurgical abortions at its Wisconsin clinics. The organization’s leaders say Planned Parenthood will continue to provide surgical abortions at its clinics in Madison, Milwaukee and the Appleton area.
Minn. Among Lowest States For Teen Births
Teen births fell again in the United States in 2010 with the highest rate once more in Mississippi, according to a new government report.
Contraception Bill: Pros & Cons
This week, DFL legislators introduced a bill called the “Contraceptive Equity Act,” which would require Minnesota health plans to provide prescription drug coverage to cover contraception without charging a co-pay.
Reality Check: Truth About Insurance And Birth Control
The truth: Insurance companies operating in Minnesota are required by law to cover at least 28 separate benefits, eight types of patients and 13 different health care professions. That’s the sixth highest number of mandates in the country.
Esme’s Blog: The Battle Over Birth Control
With millions of Americans under water on their mortgages and unemployment still over eight percent, the debate over birth control suddenly had become the hot button issue of the presidential campaign.
Good Question: Why Are Catholics Against Birth Control?
The Obama Administration’s decision to force all employers to provide birth control coverage in their insurance plans, including religious-affiliated institutions like hospitals and universities, is creating incredible controversy.
Regions Hospital To Cease Abortion Services
Regions Hospital in St. Paul announced their plan to cease providing abortion care services starting Dec. 9.
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