Washington Week with The Atlantic

February 10, 2012

02/10/2012 | 24m 19s

President Obama modified a controversial mandate on birth control access. But could there be lingering political fallout? Plus, did Rick Santorum's big wins this week change the GOP presidential race? And a decision on California's same-sex marriage ban. Joining Gwen: John Dickerson, Slate & CBS News; Nia Malika Henderson, Washington Post; Pete Williams, NBC News; Beth Reinhard, National Journal.

Aired: 02/10/12

Rating: NR

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