“Catholics’ Approval of Obama Little Changed”
As of mid-February 2012, the controversy over birth control hadn’t significantly affected Catholics’ views of Obama, according to Gallup Daily tracking.
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“Americans To Health Plans: Pay For The Pill”
More than three-quarters of Americans say birth control pills ought to be covered by insurance, according to an NPR/Thompson Reuters poll in 2011.
“Survey: Majority of Catholics Think Employers Should Be Required to Provide Health Care Plans that Cover Birth Control at No Cost”
The Public Religion Research Institute released findings in February 2012 of a survey it conducted about the mandate. The findings include breakdowns for different religious backgrounds and age groups.
“Public Divided Over Birth Control Insurance Mandate”
A survey in early February 2012 by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press and the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life found the public sharply divided on the contraception coverage mandate, depending upon religious and political affiliation. The findings include a section on Catholic respondents’ views about contraception generally.
“Insurance Coverage for Contraception Laws”
The National Conference of State Legislatures posts information about which states have laws requiring insurers to cover birth control and/or exempting employers from coverage requirements.
“CDC: Sexual Health”
Resources dealing with sexual health, including contraception, are posted by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“Amy Winehouse obituary”
Singer Amy Winehouse died unexpectedly on July 23, 2011, at age 27. Read an obituary from The Guardian.
“Public Reaction to Whitney Houston’s Death”
Read a Feb. 11, 2012, roundup of reactions to Whitney Houston’s death. It is posted by News One.
“Whitney Houston obituary”
Whitney Houston died unexpectedly on February 11, 2012. Read an obituary from The Guardian.