US Catholics’ fury at Obama’s contraceptive bill

The Obama administration last night signalled it is willing to compromise over birth control measures following a furious reaction from Catholic leaders that could damage BarackObama’s re-election bid.

Obama was criticised for approving regulations that compel religious organisations to include morning-after pills and other contraceptives in employee health insurance coverage.

Over the weekend, Catholic clergy across the country called for congregations to protest the rule and pressure the administration to back down. Republican presidential candidates have also criticised the rule.