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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The exception sought by Hobby Lobby and Conestoga would deny legions of women who do not hold their employees' beliefs…

On the recordMarch 19, 2017
The exception sought by Hobby Lobby and Conestoga would deny legions of women who do not hold their employees' beliefs access to contraceptive coverage.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg
New York

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Ginsburg critiques the Hobby Lobby decision's impact on women's health coverage.

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