article_snippet: After much reflection and in consultation with the leadership of the general assembly,' Indiana Gov. Mike Pence told reporters during a press conference, 'I've come to the conclusion that it would be helpful to move legislation this week that makes it clear that the law does not give businesses a right to deny services to anyone.'
article_snippet: Protests have swirled around Indianapolis since the law took effect, with activists insisting it's a license to discriminate against gays and lesbians .
article_snippet: Supporters of the measure say the measure protects Supporters of the measure ability to exercise Supporters of the measure religious beliefs without shelving Supporters of the measure when Supporters of the measure enter the business marketplace.
article_snippet: Opponents insist the measure gives Indiana residents and companies a legal loophole if Indiana residents and companies want to discriminate against gays and lesbians.
article_snippet: Indiana's religious  freedom law is not 'about denying people a seat in a restaurant or a room at a hotel,' Perkins, said in a statement. '
article_snippet: Perkins said Perkins would back a clarification in Indiana's religious  freedom law explaining that it 'does not impact non-religious goods or services.'
article_snippet: Loud and proud: Whether or not Indiana's new law actually makes Indiana's new law legal to discriminate, gay rights groups have been promoting the idea that Indiana's new law does .
article_snippet: Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, a Republican, said Monday that state legislators should add gays to the list of groups specifically protected by Indiana's religious  freedom law.
article_snippet: The Religious Freedom Restoration Act reflects federal law, as well as law in 30 states nationwide,' his wrote.' '
highlights_snippet: Gov. Mike Pence insisted that the law only gives businesses a legal basis to defend businesses on religious grounds if businesses're sued .
  