Obama contraception rule aims to balance faith and health
Health care reform requires large employers to cover contraception while exempting religious groups such as houses of worship. Nonprofit religious affiliates would avoid direct coverage, insurers would provide contraceptives through separate plans, and self insured groups would access via unaffiliated insurers with minor fee relief. Critics call it a numbers trick, but the public health case for access remains strong. The administration revised the approach to address religious concerns while preserving broad access to birth control.
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Viewpoints on the Second Amendment and gun rights
Mitchell of North Ogden argues the Second Amendment is essential to preventing tyranny. He condemns partisan “reasonable solutions” and universal background checks as threats to liberty, urging voters to demand accountable politicians and defend all rights, not yield to government power.
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Letters to the Editor and Opinion Snippet
A reader invites submissions via email or mail to Ogden Utah, noting letters appear online before print. William Saletan from Slate opines that abortion debate supporters show more passion and willingness to demonstrate than pro choicers in StandardNET National Commentary.
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Utah must pass attorney ethics law in 2013 session
As Utah lawmakers convene, amid misconduct allegations surrounding the attorney general, this piece argues for a enforceable attorney ethics law. It contends current bar self-policing fails, urging Utahns to demand accountability and a law creating real consequences for dishonest officers of the court.
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HB80 sparks debate on spousal debt liability in Utah
Reader questions the intent of House Bill 80 proposed by Rep Johnny Anderson. The column by E Kent Winward suggests the bill would make a married person responsible for a spouse debt. The note asks whether credit card firms lobby for it and critiques joint credit practices and legislative fixes.
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Utah Boy Scout leaders show intolerance over gay policy
M Diane Krantz of Ogden denounces Utah Boy Scout leaders for pressuring the nationalorganization to delay gay member policy. She argues the stance harms youths and contradicts Scout values, calling the actions hypocritical and discriminatory.
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Mallard Fill More Little or No Impact on Children
A fragmented report notes that the Mallard Fill More initiative has little or no measurable effect on children, with officials saying assistance is limited and the outcome unclear.
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