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Jun 27, 2022

The Supreme Court’s ruling puts pressure on companies to act

Many U.S. companies are keeping quiet about the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision, but some have spoken up. We take stock of some of the mounting financial obstacles that await people trying to access abortion services. Wage gains for some workers could stop as a result of the Fed’s ongoing battle against inflation.

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People protest in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday after the court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade case, erasing a federal right to an abortion.
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Fed inflation fight could hinder wage gains for lowest-paid workers
by Mitchell Hartman
Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
It’s all about reducing the demand for labor.
Abortion bans raise economic barriers for people who need the procedure
by Justin Ho
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And some states’ laws are making it harder for nonprofit funds to cover the costs.

The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Jarrett Dang Digital Producer (gone fishing)
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director

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The Supreme Court’s ruling puts pressure on companies to act

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Segments From This Episode

Fed inflation fight could hinder wage gains for lowest-paid workers

Abortion bans raise economic barriers for people who need the procedure

The Team