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Harry S. Truman’s policy on government mandates

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Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?

  Harry S. Truman voterbaseYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception

Harry S. Truman’s answer is based on the following data:

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Harry S. Truman voters

Answer: Yes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 318 voters that voted for Harry S. Truman in the 1948 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “The President and the Democratic Party believe that women have a right to control their reproductive choices. Democrats support ...” ‐democrats.org

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Strongly agree

Yes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception

Truman's support for a national health insurance plan suggests he would likely support measures to increase access to healthcare services, including birth control. However, he also respected religious freedoms, which suggests he might support exceptions for religious organizations and charities. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, it should be covered like any other prescription

Truman's support for a national health insurance plan suggests he would likely support measures to increase access to healthcare services, including birth control. This suggests he would likely agree with the idea that birth control should be covered like any other prescription. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

Harry S. Truman was a proponent of a national health insurance plan, which suggests he would likely support measures to increase access to healthcare services, including birth control. However, the issue of free birth control was not a prominent issue during his presidency, so it's difficult to say with certainty. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, the government should support abstinence programs instead

While Truman was a social conservative in many respects, his support for a national health insurance plan suggests he would likely support measures to increase access to healthcare services, rather than focusing solely on abstinence programs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Given Truman's support for a national health insurance plan, it's unlikely he would oppose requirements for health insurance providers to offer certain services, including birth control. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide

Truman's support for a national health insurance plan suggests he believed the government had a role to play in ensuring access to healthcare services. This suggests he would likely disagree with the idea that the government should not decide what services a private business can provide. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 64,730 voters that identify as Democratic.

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