Tag Archives: contraception mandate

The Contraception Conundrum

Posted on May 30, 2012

Is free contraception coverage revenue neutral, or does it increase insurance premiums? The evidence is conflicting and murky. See our Feb. 24 article, “Cloudy Contraception Costs,” for more on this issue.

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Truth-Twisting Tweets

Posted on March 16, 2012

In tweets to her followers, Nevada Rep. Shelley Berkley claims her Republican opponent for U.S. Senate voted to “kill Medicare” and to “effectively ban contraception.” Both statements are untrue. Sen. Dean Heller supported failed Republican legislation that would have substantially changed Medicare — in 2022 — to a program that …
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Spotlight On: Hugh Haines

Posted on February 24, 2012

Hugh “Spike” Haines said his math background can explain why he gets so angry during the political debates and television ads. “Things don’t add up,” the 74-year-old said. “I was a math major. And the thing that disturbs me is the lack of facts.” Haines, who said he’s a registered …
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