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David Cicilline: “Unfortunately, in my view, the Supreme Court subverted congressional intent and undermined the act's purpose in Burwell…”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2015
Unfortunately, in my view, the Supreme Court subverted congressional intent and undermined the act's purpose in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline criticizes the Supreme Court's decision regarding Hobby Lobby's religious exemptions.

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