acceptable and we take the safety of our patients seriously. the infection risk is tremly low and limited. screenings for hepatitis c and hiv are being offered at no cost to the veteran. should an affected veteran test positive, the va will provide the necessary care and treatment without charge. you're looking at live pictures from washington right now. a gathering of who is who among conservatives. the annual conservative political action conference or cpac. three days of speeches, strategy sessions and lots of noise about who might be seeking the gop nomination in 2012. speaking right now you probably know her, minnesota represent michelle bachmann. we will have a live report from cpac in a few minutes.