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Birth Control Bill Veto Sets up Showdown for Missouri Gov. Nixon

Gov. Jay Nixon today vetoed a bill that would have allowed employers and insurers to decide not to provide coverage for abortion, contraception or sterilization if such procedures run contrary to their religious beliefs or moral convictions.

Gov. Jay Nixon today vetoed a bill that would have allowed employers and insurers to decide not to provide coverage for abortion, contraception or sterilization if such procedures run contrary to their religious beliefs or moral convictions.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.