The birth-control mandate also fails the Religious Freedom Restoration Act's "compelling governmental interest" and "least restrictive means" tests.

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One approach has been increased governmental regulation, such as the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, which attempts to reign in the excesses of the financial industry with new rules and restrictions.

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The act cleared the Senate Finance Committee in August and politicians from both governmental parties have expressed support for its extension.

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