Democrats to try to override contraception ruling

Published



WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats say they will advance legislation to override the Supreme Court’s recent ruling allowing some companies with religious objections to avoid the contraceptives requirement in President Barack Obama’s health care law.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says the ruling was outrageous and the Senate will do something about it. He says women’s lives cannot be determined by the decision of five men.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.