Issue: Abortion and birth control
Obama: The president supports women's rights in regards to abortion and birth control. His Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires that contraceptives be made available for free for women enrolled in workplace health plans, including the morning-after pill. It's been a controversial issue, especially for religious conservatives, who have rejected the contraception mandate. Many Catholic institutions—including Notre Dame University—have sued the feds over it, saying the government values cannot be imposed on institutions that conflict with their religious teachings.
He is a strong supporter of Planned Parenthood.
Romney:
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