Long-term implications of birth control battle
>> from president obama making an accommodation from the white house briefing room regarding his hhs plan. he's going to discuss the decision to accommodate those with religious views but not requiring them to pay for contraception. speaking on a conference call , if a woman works for religious employers that rejects to the contraceptives, the provider will not be required to provide the contraceptives but the insurance company would be required to provide it free of charge. joining us is a democrat from illinois. representative, it's nice to see you this morning. what is your reaction to hearing we expect to hear from the president with an accommodation.
>> here is the bottom line for women . if regardless of where they work they will get, for no co-pays, no additional costs, the birth control that they need then that will be good regardless of who ends up providing it. the other important element is without hurdles. we are going to listen carefully to make sure there's no special extra check that needs to be written or some other phone call that needs to be made. every woman will be treated alikeregardless of where she works.
>> why did it quickly turn into quick sand for the obama administration?
>> it seems as if, according to ? "the new york times," the bishops have been lining up for a long time since this new regulation was announced to oppose it. let's be clear. the institute of medicine did a scientific study and found that one of the most important preventive services for women 's health is to have access to birth control . what was also found is that for women between 18 and 34 years old, half of them have had trouble paying for that contraception they need because it can be as much as $ 1200 a year. so, i applaud the president and it's the women in congress, the democratic women and women 's organizations want to work with them going forward to make sure that this accommodation means all women who work are going to be able to get that service.
>> we will know the specifics in a half hour from now when the president speaks at 12:15 . congresswoman, it's great to have you on this morning. thank you.
