Reactions vary on Obama’s contraception compromise

Facing growing furor from religious groups, President Obama unveiled
an "accommodation" in which health insurance companies, rather than
religious institutions, will provide employees with contraception
coverage.

The revised approach effectively removes all faith-based
organizations—not just houses of worship but also hospitals and
universities—from covering employees' contraception costs. "Every woman
should be in control of the decisions that affect her own health," Obama
said in a midday address February 10 at the White House.

"Now, as
we move to implement this rule, however, we've been mindful that
there's another principle at stake here—and that's the principle of
religious liberty, an inalienable right that is enshrined in our
Constitution," Obama said. "As a citizen and as a Christian, I cherish
this right."