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Written by Don Byrd   
Wednesday, 15 February 2012

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold a hearing tomorrow, provocatively titled: "Has the Obama Administration Trampled on Freedom of Religion and Freedom of Conscience?"

Is it too much to hope that a hearing of the United States Congress would offer a balanced exploration of the issues? Notably not on the panel - as Sarah Posner points out - is anyone who supports President Obama's compromise solution, even as it is roundly approved.

Check back here tomorrow - I'll bring you any important developments from the hearing anyway - stay tuned.

UPDATE: Transcripts from witnesses' opening statements are online here.

 
 
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