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Judy Chu: The Affordable Care Act's mandate... serves two compelling governmental interests--namely, the protection of public…

On the recordJune 9, 2014
The Affordable Care Act's mandate... serves two compelling governmental interests--namely, the protection of public health and welfare and the promotion of gender equality.
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Judy Chu
Democratic · California

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Defending the ACA's contraceptive mandate as beneficial for public health and gender equality.

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