Kirk Breaks Ranks by Meeting Garland in Capitol Hill
Illinois Senator Mark Kirk, the first Republican to meet President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland, urges a rational open minded confirmation. He condemns the blocking strategy while Republicans face looming re elections and pressure from voters and conservative groups.
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Court seeks alternative ways to provide contraceptive coverage
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked for further briefing on how employees of religious organizations could obtain contraceptive coverage under the Affordable Care Act without involving the organizations themselves. Justices debated options suggesting insurers provide cost free coverage directly, without petitioners funding or managing the plan, amid questions of potential hijacking of plans.
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