Under a revised plan on contraception health coverage, insurance companies — not Catholic institutions — will have to pay for contraception for employees. The issue has been a flash point for Bishops since before the health care law passed through Congress.
RT on DVD & Blu-Ray: The Rum Diary and Take Shelter
February 14th, 2012
Buzzy This week on home video, we’ve got an interesting mish-mash of movies to mention. We’ll kick things off with the new “Johnny Depp as Hunter S. Thompson proxy” movie and the psychological thriller featuring a powerhouse Michael Shannon performance. Then, we’ve got Brazil’s top moneymaker (ever!), the second installment (and “full sequence”) of a horror movie that’ll leave a bad taste in your mouth, and an acclaimed documentary about the inner city. Rounding things out are a low-budget indie comedy and an American war movie classic. Click through for the full list!
Rotten Tomatoes: News
Why Catholic Groups’ Health Plans Say No To Contraceptives, Yes To Viagra
February 13th, 2012
Buzzy It’s a question that Catholic-sponsored employers have objected to the administration’s requirement that health plans cover contraceptives at no charge to the insured. What about coverage for medicines to help men with erectile dysfunction?
Health Care In Massachusetts: ‘Abject Failure’ Or Work In Progress?
February 13th, 2012
Buzzy President Obama’s health care overhaul was largely based on one that then-Gov. Mitt Romney signed into law in Massachusetts in 2006. Now, more than 98 percent of state residents have health insurance, and the law has drawn unexpected supporters. But controlling costs remains a challenge.
Box Office Guru Wrapup: The Vow Leads Booming Box Office
February 12th, 2012
Buzzy Audiences poured into North American multiplexes sending grosses sky high as for the first time in box office history, four new releases simultaneously opened north of $ 20M each over a non-holiday frame. Plus, existing films managed relatively good holds despite the new competition. In fact, overall business even beat out the levels seen recently over the busy Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s weekends.
Rotten Tomatoes: News
New Contraceptive Plan: A Successful Balancing Act?
February 12th, 2012
Buzzy President Obama announced a change of course Friday regarding religious institutions and birth control coverage. The administration, which seemed caught off guard by the strong opposition to its original policy, hopes to regain Catholic allies and maintain support from the women who put Obama in the White House.
Religion And Birth Control: Not Just A GOP Fight
February 11th, 2012
Buzzy Along with Republicans, some Democrats said religious institutions shouldn’t have to include birth control in their employees’ health coverage. The Obama administration altered its policy Friday, but the issue could still affect which party controls the Senate next year.
Germany Puts a Hold On Signing ACTA Agreement
February 10th, 2012
Buzzy Latvia also put off signing on Friday. Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia have already delayed ratification.
WebmasterWorld


