JEFFERSON CITY — A debate in the Missouri Capitol over birth control grew Tuesday as a panel of lawmakers endorsed legislation that would allow any employer to refuse to provide health insurance coverage for contraception if doing so goes against the employer's religious beliefs.
UPDATE: Missouri Senate panel backs birth control measure
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 | 6:34 p.m. CST
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