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Proposal has contraceptive opt-out for religious groups

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration proposed new rules Friday that would guarantee widespread access to contraceptives under the Affordable Care Act, but seemed unlikely to head off legal battles that could return a part of the health care law to the Supreme Court.

The regulations allow religious nonprofit organizations that morally object to contraceptives to not offer that benefit for their employees. But their workers would receive a stand-alone private insurance policy providing birth control coverage at no cost.

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Who will pay for the no cost policies?  The President?  The Fed?  Will some unicorns appear at the White House and create the money?  This is an absurd policy decision without regard for controlling expenses or regard for private property.