About a week ago, there was a victory for women's health. Obama and Health and Human Services required that the majority of health insurances provide birth control free of cost to women. While there are a few exemptions for religious organizations, as of August 1 women will be able to get birth control free of deductible or co-pay. This huge advance for women sends the message that the government cares about and will support a women's reproductive health. It will also save money because it will help prevent unintended pregnancies for women that are unable to afford birth control. This is a short post but I think it is important to recognize. Especially since this decision has received so little attention.
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