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“The White House simply doesn’t get it”

Washington, DC—Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) today released the following statement on the White House announcement of a “compromise” on the contraceptive mandate stemming from the president’s health care law.

"Today's announcement by the White House is not a compromise on policy, it is a gimmick masquerading as a compromise. The White House simply doesn’t get it. The president gave lip service to the importance of the First Amendment. This is simply another in a long line of actions that either ignore or assault the constitution.

“The so-called “fix” ignores the First Amendment and is government intrusion into personal decisions on religion and health care. Forcing insurance companies to provide free contraceptives does not fix anything and opens up new issues. Who will pay for these contraceptives if the institutions do not cover the cost? I am concerned that Americans who currently have health insurance will be forced to subsidize these "free" contraceptive services. This is just another reason why I have voted for and continue to support the repeal of the president's health care law." 

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