Price Signals He May Block States From Requiring Abortion Coverage

May 3, 2017 at 9:21 PM
After an April 27 meeting with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), HHS Secretary Tom Price signaled he may change the Obama administration policy of letting states decide whether plans on their exchanges must cover abortion services. "Secretary Price and Leader McCarthy had a good conversation and agree that those who oppose abortions should not be mandated to pay for abortion services," Alleigh Marré, HHS' national spokesperson, said after the meeting. "Secretary Price is committed to preserving religious liberty and...


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