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Seniors. i would also add, once again, this budget has a so-called conscience clause, which says people don't have to pay for medical care they object to. this, of course, refers to the contraceptive coverage in the affordable care act, but as we heard at the supreme court last week, could include any kind of medical care a for-profit employer asks for. >> we're in the middle of this, definitely not heading towards the end. nicolas, irin, great to see both of you, thank you. in april fools jokes, spring weather arriving, but with it, spring allergies. annual list of where allergies are the w...

Mandate? is that something that could creep into this conversation, or would they likely stay on things they agree upon? >> reporter: oh, no, there's no reason that they need to stay on things that they agree upon. it is true that the pope generally tries not to get involved in policy details of a particular country. however, the conscience clause, the obama health care is a big topic right now and it's a topic that the u.s. bishops have spoken out very strongly about, so i wouldn't be surprised if the pope reiterated his support for the bishop's position on that. >> delia gallagher, we will b...

And it's not good for the state. >> well, let me ask you this, though. i want to separate out the public -- the publicity backlash and the merits of the bill. do you still think the merits of the bill are a good idea? is it good policy to expand out the kind of conscience clause to allow for this kind of discrimination in kind of the commercial sphere? >> when i voted on it, i did not look toward discrimination at all. i didn't see that in there. as the days went on after we voted, it was from constituents and the public and the outcry from it. and, you know, i've been listening to things all ...

The contraception mandate? >> i think it had to be taken up, because as you know, there are court opinions all over the place. but i really want to make a case here. if this court is truly for individual freedom, it should think about the individual rights of the people who work in corporations all across america. it is their right to make a decision. and i don't know if you're aware of this. it surprised me to learn this originally. 50% of the people who take birth control, of the women, take it for a medical condition. and it prevents cancer and other gynecological problems. so if an employe...

Domestic presidency. in terms of the markers that have been laid down, things like the conscience clause that says roman catholic hospitals and more won't be forced to violate their faith and offend consciences but subsidizing health care services that are considered to be the taking of human life. just saying hey, look, for that waitress who is working two jobs and is being told by the federal government she's got to get this health insurance but you exempted congress, you exempted big business, you exempted other political associates of the white house, they ought to be given a delay, too. t...