my name is kevin mccormick, the media relations manager at cpmc but i'm here to speak on behalf of four physicians at st. luke's who had to go. the physicians are dr. tom pike, head of emergency services at st. luke's, dr. laura norle, head of the o.b. program, dr. sam michaels, head of anesthesiology and dr. eric mineberg, orthopedic surgeon. they've been great champions of our plans to build a great hospital at st. luke's, one that will better serve the people of the mission. they came here to express their support. the st. luke's medical executive committee has passed a measure strongly supporting rebuild plans. the four physicians hoped to come here and express their desire, their urge for you to support the plans to better serve their patients and the people of the mission. unfortunately, they had to leave so they asked that their statements be submitted to the public record. thank you very much. >> good evening, supervisors, and mayor's staff. i'm steve wu from tenderloin neighborhood development. we brought a large group of seniors to come speak and many of them had to leave so

my name is kevin mccormick, the media relations manager at cpmc but i'm here to speak on behalf of four physicians at st. luke's who had to go. the physicians are dr. tom pike, head of emergency services at st. luke's, dr. laura norle, head of the o.b. program, dr. sam michaels, head of anesthesiology and

host: we are joined now with -- by kevin mccormick, for discussion on tax you can -- text moves you cane before the end of the year. we wanted to call in and asks questions. if you are in the eastern time zone, to the sick call -- give us a call -- host: while we're waiting for calls, i want to get your thoughts on the payroll tax cut extension that we've seen? guest: i have always expected for the full year. i do not understand why these people are the buttons for punishment of their wants to pass it for two months. ed kiplinger, we have expected them from the beginning to extend. our question is will it ever end? it is really hard for politicians in an election year to take away a tax break it would cost the typical family $1,000. they will have to pass it. they will come back in january, fight like hell for it, and then the fight -- intesa for the rest of the year. host: de think this is a yearly battle? g, i think it is. as been 25 years since the tax reform -- guest: i think it is. it has been 25 years since the tax reform act. right now, it will be a yearly battle and it will come