attention to the new health care bill that was passed into law recently and joining us at the table is alec mcginnis of the washington post. here to talk about a new book. the washington post put out a book "landmark: the inside story of america's new health-care law and what it means for us all". you can see my note attached to the book. there are a couple stories in the paper about this health care bill. this is one from the washington post. 18 states the kline to run for high risk insurance pools. what is going on? >> guest: one of the first provisions in the bill across the country, sort of a temporary thing. a bridge to get as to the main provisions of the bill. basically people with preexisting conditions in trouble right now. can't get plans. they are ready to go to high risk pools that have been set up. the high risk pool is a problem. and it will be very tricky to set up. might not be enough money and some states are resisting. >> 18 states are declining who. a lot of states are concerned that if funds run out they could be difficult choices. reducing benefits, raising premiums or limiting