Written by Don Byrd
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has proposed a new Religious Freedom Restoration Act which would greatly expand conscience clause provisions in the arena of health care. The legislation proposal comes in the wake of controversy surrounding the Obama Administration’s decision not to exempt religious schools and hospitals from a requirement that health insurance for employees cover contraception.
Written by Don Byrd
ABCNews’ Jake Tapper asked White House Press Secretary Jay Carney today about the administration’s controversial decision interpretation of health care reform legislation to require employers’ health coverage to include contraception. Specifically at issue is the decision by HHS not to exempt some religious institutions including churches and hospitals from the coverage requirement.
Written by Don Byrd
The Florida State Senate passed a bill 31-8 that authorizes school districts to allow students the right to offer prayer at school events so long as school officials and other adults are not involved.
Written by Don Byrd
Is it February already? That can only mean one thing: it’s time for the National Prayer Breakfast. As in past years, President Obama spoke.