JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators passed legislation Friday stating that employers can refuse to provide health insurance for contraception, sterilization or abortion — a measure intended to register their discontent with a contentious new policy by President Barack Obama's administration.
UPDATE: Missouri lawmakers face contraception issue on last day
Friday, May 18, 2012 | 12:31 p.m. CDT
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