the way it has been done, ever since the founding of the house appropriations committee in the 1790's, has been to have the appropriators carefully, painstakingly go through the things we're going to spend the money on and do it in a transparent way so there are hearings. people are heard. we come to sensible decisions on how the money is spent and what it is spent on. for my own view, it is about making sure -- if we are going to redo american infrastructure, the roads the bridges, the sewer system, broadband internet. all of the things that are going skids for the american people, we're going to do that. there are people who are going to be doing that work. i want to make sure they get treated right and paid fairly. that is why. [applause] rep. cartwright: that is why it is hopeful to me i don't think the president read that budget. i think he does want to do infrastructure and i think there is going to be significant republican support that we did it the right way, the way we have always done it, through appropriations. question, who were the democrats -- who are the democrats groo

but the way it's been done ever since the founding of the house appropriations committee in the 1790s has been to have the appropriators carefully, pain stakingly go through what we're going to spend money on and do it in a transparent way. so that -- so that there are hearings and people are heard. and we come to sensible decisions on how the money is spent and what it's spent on. and for my own view, it's about making sure -- look. if we're going to redo american infrastructure, the roads, the bridges, the rail systems, the water systems, the sewer systems, broadband internet, all of the things that are going to grease the skids for the american economy and the american people, if we're going to do that, there are people who are going to be doing that work. and i want to make sure they get treated right and paid fairly. so that's why -- that's why it's hopeful to me that i don't think the president read that budget. i think he does want to do infrastructure and i think there's going to be significant republican support that we do it the right way, the way we have always done it thro

[applause] sorry.rtwright: >> how many people are on the appropriations committee? >> about 40. about 40. we didn't have enough. how was it working with republicans? are you able to get goals accomplished? i enjoy working with the republicans on the committee. the overall chair of the entire appropriations committee is a , a very simple person. a real gentleman. if everybody is throwing around political appetites, he is the last one to do that. he is a practical person. he likes to get the job done. i just got on this committee. we are gearing up to do our work. check back with me later. i will let you know how much i like it. this is small writing here. what steps are being taken in the house to have president trump releases tax returns? [applause] ok. cartwright: a bunch of questions here. there is a bill. one of the democrats introduced a bill in the house, and you remember from sesame street, before they cut the budget for public television. you remember how bills work. it is all about who is in charge. right now, the republicans are in charge of the house. that means they co

essentially the top members of the appropriations committee, republicans and democrats from house and senate involved in those negotiations and, as of right now, surprising number of open issues, at least a half-dozen from very big to somewhat big open issues that they are still trying to nail down. it's one of those situations where as a until everything is agreed to, nothing is agreed too. >> one of the issues off the table, president trump sang the debate over funding the border wall will wait until later this year. how significant was that? >> from the democrats can point, it was a major breakthrough. it's probably worth stepping back. democrats said we need to see cost sharing payments. obamacare cost sharin sharing payments, money needs to be included in the bill. that was sort of a new demand. there is litigation that the house republicans filed on the issue and democrats suddenly said we need to see that money proactively put into the spending bill. that was a new offer. you could look the wall as sort of the white house is retaliation or response thing okay fine, if you're go

the top members of the appropriations committee, republicans and correct in the house and senate involved in those negotiations and is -- as of right now a surprising number of open issues. a half dozen from very big to someone big, open issues that they are trying to nail down. it is one of these situations said,as the leadership nothing is finally agree to until everything is agreed to. >> president trump saying that the debate over funding the border wall will wait until later this year. how significant was that? >> from democrats' standpoint it was a major rate through. two weeks ago democrats said we need to see cost-sharing payments, obamacare cost-sharing payments, money for that needs to be included. that was a new demand. it has been percolating. there is litigation house republicans filed on this issue. it has been hanging out there for years but democrats said we need to see that money practically put into the spending bill. a new offer. you could look at the wall at -- as the white house's retaliation. if you are going to ask for obamacare payments we will ask for a long time

the top members of the appropriations committees in both the house and senate involved in the negotiations. right now a surprising number of ocean open issues. at least half a dozen from fairly big to somewhat big open issues that they're still trying to nail down. it's one of the situations where until everything is agree to nothingness agreed to. >> one of the issues off the table, president trump said funding for the border wall will wait till later this year. how significant was the? >> from democrats it was a major breakthrough. probably stepping back a little bit two weeks ago democrat said we need to see cost-sharing payments. money for that needs to be included in this bill. that was a new demand. it had been percolating a little bit. there's litigation the house republicans filed on this issue and has been hanging out there for years. the democrat said we need to see that money put into the spending bill. that was a new autho offer ther. you can look at the wall as the white house retaliation a response a if you're going to ask for your obama care payments were going to ask for th

appropriations and intelligence. and they are two committees where you strive for bipartisanship as much as possible. and left to their own devices, the appropriators can reach their own agreement. these poison pills usually come from somewhere else and said to the speaker -- aware of what these were that we can't -- we can't support a bill that has those in there but i assume you have the votes if you're insisting on them. i don't know if it would pass the senate but nonetheless. we have said we're willing -- some of my members do not want any c.r. they think this is -- there's been plenty of time and they're not going to vote for the c.r. but depending on where we are on this bill, i think some will. i will. reporter: can i clarify? if republicans go forward with the health care vote this week and they -- do you think they're risking a government shutdown? ms. pelosi: i'm not sure they would tie the health care bill to -- that would be the height of stupidity with stiff competition, mind you, but nonetheless, the height of stupidity to date.

in my view, i have left the members of this -- left to their own devices, members of the appropriations committee, i come from that culture. appropriations and intelligence. and they are -- two committees where you strive for bipartisanship as much as possible and left to their own devices, that reach the decision. these poisoned pills come on from high and i said to the speaker who didn't seem to be aware of what these were that we can't support a bill that has those in there but i assume you have the votes if you're insisting on them. i don't know that that would pass the senate but nonetheless. but we, you know, we have said we're willing -- some of my members do not want any cr. they think this is -- there's been plenty of time and they're not going to vote for the cr. but depending on where we are on this bill, i think some will. i will. >> can i just clarify? if republicans move forward with the health care vote this week and tie it to funding the government, do you think they're risking a government shutdown? >> i'm not sure they would tie the health care bill. that would be the height of

essentially, the top members of the appropriations committees, republicans and democrats from both the house and senate, involved in those negotiations. and as of right now, a surprising number of open issues. you know, at least a half dozen fairly from very big to somewhat big open issues that they're still trying to nail down. and it's one of these situations whereas the leadership says until everything is agreed to, nothing is finally agreed to. host: and one of the issues off the table, president trump saying that the debate over funding the border wall will wait until later this year. how significant was that? guest: so from the democrat standpoint, it was a major breakthrough. it's probably worth stepping back a little bit. two weeks ago democrats said, hey, we need to see cost-sharing payments. obamacare cost-sharing payments, money for that needs to be included in this bill. that was sort of a new demand. it had been percolating a little bit, there's actually litigation that house republicans filed on this issue. it's been hanging out there for years, but democrats suddenly sai

that, in this internationalist congressman from grand rapids gains an important seat on the appropriations committee. he oversees the army's budget. he is involved in the cold war strategy as he travels from base to base, looking at american interests around your and southeast asia. he was a republican on capitol hill.

speaker, as a member of the appropriations committee for 23 years, i was very proud, it was the most bipartisan committee in the congress. and we understood our responsibility that the appropriation bills are the one bill that must pass if we're continued to serve our public and keep america strong and vibrant and economically growing jobs. this is a serious matter. continuing to kick the can down the road ought to be an unacceptable alternative. so i urge every one of my colleagues -- one additional minute. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for two minutes. mr. hoyer: i urge every one of my colleagues, there are not a lot of people on the floor but, mr. speaker, i hope they are watching on television, to understand that the basic responsibility that we have of ensuring the functioning of the government of the people of the one that we is ought to perform in a responsible, effective, and timely fashion. so, mr. chairman, i will work with you and i will work with mrs. lowey over the next few days to ensure that next week we have a product that can pass this house bec

left to their own devices, the members of the -- ipriations committee come from appropriations and intelligence. are two committees that strive for bipartisanship as much as possible. left to their owned devices, the appropriations committee and make their own decision. these poison pills come from on high. i asked the speaker if he was aware of the poison pills. we have said -- some of my members do not want any cr. they think there has been plenty of time and they are not going to vote for the cr. but depending on where we are on this bill, i think some will. i will. if republicans move forward with a health care vote this week and they tie it to funding the government, to you think they are risking a government shutdown? mrs. pelosi: i'm not sure they would tie the health care bill ofthat would be the height stupidity with stiff competition, mind you, but nonetheless. the height of stupidity to date. i don't think they would go to this place. what they are doing is time the rule for the health care bill to the rule of the continuing resolution which is not a good idea. they probably have the

[inaudible] what my view has always been is that the four corners, the appropriations committee members in the house of senate aided in working with their leadership could get this done without white house interference and i remain of that you. senator mcconnell, leader ryan can talk to the white house as to what they want but thus far, the white house hasn't shown it's very self-destructive in what it's done. thank you, everybody.

you know me, i'm a regular order guy, so i want the appropriations committee to write the appropriations bill and negotiate a bill. the good thing is we're working hand in glove with the trump administration on these things. that's point number one. we don't have to fight an administration that we disagree with on so many issues. we are now working with an administration we agree with. the appropriators are going to go get the best agreement they can. that's the way the process should work and i anticipate we'll be moving on that. [ inaudible question ] i'm not going to get ahead of where the appropriators are. the appropriators are negotiating, writing this bill, and you'll see it at the end of the month. thanks, everybody. appreciate it.

i got my education as chair of the house appropriations committee.f you know where the money is, then you can really have an impact. i feel very privileged -- john amy: you say house appropriations committee, you mean in the state house. vermont is never sent a woman to wawashington. >> yes, i should clarifyfy that. which is one of our only black mark that -- we have one loan congressman, as you know. still,l, that isis not a good eh cusese. part of what emerged is aiaiming at is t to elect morore womomend eventutually wee hope soon we wl send a woman to congress and lose that unpleasant distinction. amy: you were born in switzerland. you were the first jewish woman governor in any state in the united states to be elected. and you also became the u.s. ambassador to switzerland. and this was at a controversial time when switzerland's complicity in its banking system with the nazis was being exposed. i first went to get your reactionon to the white e house press secretary sean spicer sparking outrage after comparing certain president bashar al-assad to

trump is out, it's essentially the top members, the top republican and top democrat on the appropriations committees in both the house and senate, are the ones who are most involved in writing the deal. obviously the leadership is as well. >> clearly the funding of the wall issue is a big development. there had been talk yesterday of lawmakers trying to punt, delay it for another week to give congress time. the house returning today, the senate yesterday. a little bit more time to negotiate the details. how likely is that now? reporter: i don't rule that out. especially given that we're at tuesday and -- sort of judge by the verbiage that the leaders are using. earlier today they were saying, we hope to have a deal in the next few days. of course without a deal in the next few days, we hit the deadline. so if they're still talking negotiating over the next couple or few days, then i'd say that it's maybe -- i don't know if i'd say it's likely, but i wouldn't rule out by any chance the fact that we'd have to do short-term continuing resolutions to bridge us to a longer term deal. there's of course pl

that trump is out, it is ,ssentially the top members democrat and republican on the house appropriations committee, who are the most involved in writing the deal. obviously the leadership is involved, as well. host: the funding of the wall issue is a big development. there have been talk of lawmakers trying to delay it another week. how likely is that now? guest: i don't rule that out, giving especially that it is tuesday. you judge by the verbiage the leaders are using, and they were saying we hope to have a deal and the next few days. of course, without a deal in the next few days, we hit the deadline. if they are still talking negotiating over the next couple -- iw days, i would say don't know if i would say it is likely, but i wouldn't rule out by any chance the fact that we have to do short-term continuing resolutions to bridge us to a longer-term deal. there is plenty of precedent for the fightshroughout the republican house had with president obama over the last five or six years. that happen fairly regularly, that they would narrow in on the issues and get close to a deal, but not reach a

the two appropriations committees are work working on the bills on a bipartisan basis. we'll be talking to senate democrats, they will be relevant to this process. it will require 60 votes. i'm confident senate democrats are not going to want to shut down the government. they used to use that against us all the time, and i think it worked pretty effectively for them, and i can't imagine they would want to acquire the government shutdown label. chris: but, look, there's some argument they'll say it's you, republicans, who could make the shutdown happen. there are a number of priorities that president trump and other republicans want that democrats find unacceptable. i want to go through a couple of them with you, senator. $1.5 billion to start building the wall with mexico, a major defense spending increase and domestic spending cuts, and some house conservatives want defunding of planned parenthood. question: are you prepared to risk a government shutdown over any of those issues? >> look, we're going to negotiate all of those items in the context of this funding bill w

he's a member of both the senate relations and senate appropriations committee. ur live coverage starts monday at 12:30 p.m. eastern right here on c-span. go now to joe calling in from the bronx. he's a democrat. joe. caller: good morning. i'm joe. usually when i call, i describe counselor fromhe the bronx new york. what i want people o know because i'm speaking -- what i'm doing is to relate what the people from main street, not thepeople from wall street, people from main street. first of all, the question answered first, what is national interest? international interest. -- in the national interest. what is national. don't s a lot of people know what national and international is. is . national interest america. international is other countries in the world. therefore, what the people from main street are telling me, there is not national interest. this is nonsense. kay. number two, i already knew when i heard or saw what showedpening on tv, they the kids exposing, i know it's their ng they had under sleeves which is their people to go and do something. they d

which by all accounts from my appropriators hack constructed, spectful in terms of the appropriations committee. reporter: we have a new ap poll florida ays that the wall is strongly opposed to the america cadge public, do you think there is going to be any funding for the wall in the new plan or what is your sense on that? he ms. pelosi: i certainly hope not, because i think the wall is ineffective and immorality and insult to our hemisphere and i hope we don't have that. do we have the responsibility to protect our borders, yes every country does. an we do that using technology and customs and the authority, sure. so i would hope they wouldn't try that. because as you said that, the american people don't support it, and maybe they should go -- texas, er state which i was there two weeks ago, and again and again, i have been there, over the years, take one community with the border. it's about commerce, community, families, education, the environment, so many things. so to put a wall there is an insult and ineffective insult at that. reporter: do you think susan rice was legal --? ms. pelosi:

the house appropriations committee is also coming together around it, but it likely won't even be scored until next week. it has to be scored before it comes to a vote. the white house insisting it doesn't have to get done this week before the president's 100th day. sean spicer was asked about that yesterday. >> would you agree with the assessment that a vote on health care this week is very, very unlikely? >> i think the vote will get scheduled when speaker ryan and everyone determines they have the votes. >> i think that whenever the speaker and the leadership over in the house feels confident that they have the votes, we would encourage them to move forward. i'm not trying to not answer the question. >> we are told that a vote will probably become likely next week. there is some good movement on this. the house freedom caucus who has been talking about this over the easter break is said to be about 80% on board now by the legislative come up they were about 50% on board last time. there's a good chance it will come to a vote in the house. they could get the 215 votes necessary. >> jon

[inaudible] what my view has always been is that the four corners, the appropriations committee members in the house of senate aided in working with their leadership could get this done without white house interference and i remain of that you. senator mcconnell, leader ryan can talk to the white house as to what they want but thus far, the white house hasn't shown it's very self-destructive in what it's done. thank you, everybody. [inaudible conversations] in case you missed it, karen harper royal at georgetown university's dedication. >> naming these feelings for isaac hawking is the beginning of our journey together towards the healing from the deserts of georgetown's legacy of slavery. >> pennsylvania congressman holding a town hall meeting. >> we had moved the needle on this discussion. it used to be no way, no how on anything like the aca but now it's, let's make it work. >> being competitive enterprise institute marlo lewis on science and public policy. >> to the extent that if possible, scientific research should similarly be separated from government. then you would not find cl

. >>> today in sacramento senate appropriation's committee considers a road repair bill that entails a hike in our gas tax. the bill includes a fee of $50. there has been zero support for the bill from republicans. winter storms have worsened roads already in rough shape. a gas tax needs a two thirds majority to pass. >>> on capitol hill the new jersey publicly said they will vote to confirm gorsuch. president trump has approved federal funding to to help bay area communities recover from this winter's storms. california's fourth disaster declaration this year covers damage from february in all bay area counties -- except san francisco. those storms left bay area reserviors in good health... this weekend... the anderson reservoir opened for boating and water sports. "we are just going out for a couple hours today. run around, see what the lake looks like. try to enjoy the nice weather. maybe catch a couple fish." "and i got my girls in the truck. they're excited to go. it s always fun to get out here in the spring. this is the closest reservoir to where we live." four other south bay

the bill is expected to move on to the appropriations committee. i'm jessica flores, kpix 5. >>> the trump administration is working to reassure allies that the u.s. will do all it can to ensure north korea stops its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. craig boswell has more details from the white house. >> reporter: vice president mike pence arrived in japan to deliver a message to prime minister shinso abe. >> the united states will continue to work with japan and all our allies in the reasonable including south korea, to confront the most ominous threat posing this region of the world. the regime in north korea. >> reporter: the vice president said the first goal is to use diplomatic and economic pressure to get north korea to abandon its nuclear and missile programs. >> but all options are on the table. >> reporter: north korea tried to test a missile on sunday but failed in a fiery explosion. now a top official in pyongyang is promising weekly missile tests. president trump was asked about that on "fox and friends." >> what happens if nort

that, in this internationalist congressman from grand rapids gains an important seat on the appropriations committee. he oversees the army's budget. he is involved in the cold war strategy as he travels from base to base, looking at american interests around your and southeast asia. he was a republican on capitol hill. he is engaged in parts of the struggle. he is interested in republican holocene is. -- policies. you have to find a way to work together and ford earned a reputation as somebody who could work with both sides of the aisle. there were times when he challenged his republican leadership, and there were times when he told democrats into what were republican issues, to further legislation on the hill. as he pursued partisan politics in a leadership position as reading able to work with others in the democrat party. that came to our head in 1964. following the assassination of president kennedy. president johnson pulled together a commission to investigate the assassination of president kennedy which would take the name of the war in commission. lyndon johnson reached into the congressional

in a statement senate appropriations committee chairmanned that cochran said substantial progress is being made but the short-term bill will give lawmakers time to complete negotiations. earlier in the day house speaker paul ryan told reporters lawmakers are getting down to the final details. >> we're getting really close. the administration, omb, along with appropriate operations are down to the last final things. i think we're making really good problem. >> one of the final sticking points in funding negotiations has been a dispute over obamacare subsidies. the white house making a concession to democrats yesterday saying it would continue paying affordable care act cost-sharing subsidies, easing some fears that the issue would hold up talks. lawmakers have until midnight friday to pass a bill and prevent a shutdown. >>> president trump appears to be softening his stance over nafta, telling the leaders of mexico and canada that he won't pull out of the deal, at this point. the white house made this surprise announcement last night just after officials said the president was conside

. $15 billion, in the appropriations committee we effectively work on the discretionary side of the ledger. we have just over a trillion dollars that we have at the top line. a lot of funds our current health system is on the mandatory side. since this is going to be live to h.h.s., is that $15 billion coming out of the funds on that side of the ledger and not out ?f the 302-a, is that correct mr. palmer: are you talking about the stability funds? this is in addition to the money that was in the base bill. an additional -- mr. cole: i know we are using this process but it was my moving into here from the mandatory part. last point i'll make is again, i really want to thank you for being an extraordinarily part of this process. it's a good idea and the fact that we have real world experience from maine, the fact that we really are trying to help people and recognize wherever we are in the political spectrum we have the obligation to people who have catastrophic problem that they need help with. this is an elegant solution to a very naughty problem. i'm impressed and appreciate your persiste

the committee voted yesterday to send the proposal to the appropriations committee, and it replaces insurance companies with government funded health care. critics say the measure would require high taxes and likely create longer waits to see a doctor. >>> water managers are dropping most but not all of the mandatory water restrictions imposed tkaor the drought. now that the governor declared an end to the drought state of emergency, it will make water conservation a way of life. watering 48 hours after it rains and over watering to the point where water is running on to a sidewalk or gutter will not be tolerated. >>> we are starting off with a problem in the east bay with b.a.r.t. this morning. a full closer of the richmond station. this is all due to a power outage, so they are not sure what caused that and have crews on the scene, but that station is totally dark. that is fully closed so the end of the line at this point is now el cerrito dell nor tea. it's not impacting any other stations and they are saying we will get the service restored as soon as possible so we will update you as soo

the chairman of house appropriations committee introduced a short term one week continuing resolution>> it would delay the deadline until next friday night giving lawmakers a chance to work out a longer term deal. that one week extension needs to be voted on. >>> a new report out reveals growing and deadly problem on our nation's roads. for the first time ever more americans were killed behind the wheel are testing positive for drugs than for alcohol. it's called drugged driving. the reports shows drugs were present in 47% of drivers killed in 2016. the number are a dramatic rise. unlike a breathalyzer police have no standard road side test to detect most drugs. >>> the red hot housing market means it is a great time to be a seller. in fac, realtors tell us things haven't been this good in recent memory. on the flip side that means tiemds times are tough. five years after home prices hit bottom we are seeing sky rocketing prices in cities across the country. part of the problem is simple, supply and demand. there are not enough homes for sale and there are not enough new construction

i want the appropriations committee to write the bill, negotiate the bill.g hand in glove with the trump administration on these things. that's point number one. he expects the package to be ready by the end of this month. foreign travelers to the united states may be forced to disclose their phone contacts and social media passwords, according to "the wall street journal," which cited trump administration officials. the so-called extreme vetting maia fight to travelers from 38 countries that take part in the u.s. visa waiver program. the head of ecuador possible national electoral council says incumbent party candidate marino presidentialight election according to the associated press. the challenger has been contending the results, alleging electoral fraud. he asked supporters to take to the streets in protest. news, 24 hours per day, powered by 2600 journalists and analysts in 120 countries. i'm mark crumpton. this is bloomberg. scarlet: "what'd you miss?" mexico investors discovering that there is life in the trump era. 7%, eight percent this year. the p

i want the appropriations committee to write the bill. to negotiate the bill.d news is that we are working hand in glove with the trump administration. hespeaker ryan says that expects the package to be ready by the end of the month. foreign travelers to the united states may be forced to disclose their phone contacts and social media passwords, according to " wall street journal," which cited trump administration officials that the extreme vetting might apply to countries that take part in the visa waiver program. theresa may is seeking to trade and increase security ties with saudi arabia. she's on a trip to jordan and .he saudi capital she is looking to suspend arms sales because of the airstrikes in yemen. supporters of the french presidential candidate, marine le pen, would pick [indiscernible] as the second choice in the election, even though they have clashed on almost all major issues. that is according to a new public opinion poll. the survey found that among those planning to vote for writ -- marine le pen, macron would be there fallback option. i'm m

the appropriation committees have been working together on a bipartisan basis to come up with the package and the democratic leader will be in a role similar to what i was during the obama years. these kind of bills can pass without a reasonable number of the party of the minority in the senate and we are optimistic that we can work that out and meet the deadline at the end of the month. >> you've spoken in support of the president's actions yesterday. in your mind what is the constitutional authority that underpins that and you have concerns about him using that authority however he may in the future. >> i think he had the authority to do what he did and i'm glad he did it. >> there senators from both sides of the aisle. [inaudible] would you be in support to have some sort of. [inaudible] >> i would be interested in looking at an if the president thanks he needs it. president obama, i don't think ever specifically asked for one either. >> he sent to. >> yes but they were so restrictive that most of my members felt that it was to micromanage future executive branch activity in the area.

we will have live coverage on the appropriations committee at c-span3.ou can follow the hearing streaming live at c-span.org or listen live on the c-span radio app. in case you missed it, on c-span, karen harper royal at georgetown university dedication. >> naming these buildings for isaac hawkins is the beginning of our journey together towards the healing from the legacy of slavery. >> pennsylvania congressman matt cartwright holding a town hall meeting. way, used to be no know-how how on anything like the aca, but now it is let's make it work. >> the competitive enterprise institute marlo lewis on science and public policy. >> with the extent that its policy -- possible, scientific research should similarly be separate from government. then you wouldn't find climate science in particular being a faction ridden orthodoxy and --cing -- in forcing enforceing use. the objectives or simplify personal taxes, create middle income tax cuts to spur the economy, and make our business taxes competitive. >> former ambassador to afghanistan brian crocker. >> clear

. >> joining us representative marcy kaptur, a democrat from ohio, member of the appropriations committee, here to talk about matters of trade and u.s. manufacturing, good morning. how has mr. trump done so far on trade? guest: i don't think he has gotten into it so much yet. fromice president is indiana. these are big manufacturing states. them especially on the promise of a change in the federal government on jobs and trade. we are waiting. it is already the fourth month. one of the reasons i appreciate being on your program today is because i have a company that is immediately threatened and we president's attention in lorain, ohio. one in shuttered and another will likely be shuttered in june. the present needs to help us hold the production as the market recovers here at home. these companies are victims of dumping. coming by china, by korea, and by russia. host: any indication that the president would visit the company that you are talking about? guest: he has my warmest imitation. havers brown and portman joined me in this effort. this is really the poster child for what is wrong.

the appropriations committees have been working together on a bipartisan basis to come up with a package. of course, the democratic leaders will be in a role similar to the one i was during the obama years. these kind of bills cannot pass without a reasonable number of the party of the minority in the senate and where optimistic we will be able to work that out. we should be able to meet the deadline at the end of the month. with that, let me throw it open. >> you spoke in support of presidents actions yesterday. in your mind, what is the legal and constitutional authority that underpins that and do you have any concerns about amusing that authority however he may question mark >> i think the president had the authority to do what he did and i'm glad he did it. end, john mccain and senators from both sides of the aisle called for [indiscernible] of some sort and we talked about this in 2011. would you be in support if we have issues with syria and other nations to have some sort of [indiscernible] ? >> i would be interested in taking a look at it if the president thinks he needs a. i don

the bill will now move to the appropriations committee. a full vote is expected in june. >>> president trump focused on jobs today in a push to keep them in the united states. in the meantime, his vice president is overseas focused on the threat of a nuclearized north korea. craig boswell reports from the white house. >> reporter: president trump arrived in wisconsin where both supporters and protestors were on hand. >> the place he chose to speak once had a thriving manufacturing base! right across the street! those jobs have now moved up the road leaving only the hecklers in its place. >> i think kenosha is a good symbol. we no longer make things. at one time we were a factory town. >> reporter: inside this factory the president signed an executive order to bolster pressures for american made goods and called for a review of the h-1b visa program for skilled workers. >> that order declares that american projects should be made with american goods. >> reporter: vice president mike pence is also talking about jobs during a trip to japan. b

i sit on the appropriations committee and we pass all of the deals through committee. we have specific spending bills for this year. like drinking certain bills and wants all wrapped in one and if you watch, these bills usually take two days and are hundreds of amendments. we have to watch that in a big process, make it an omnibus bill . it is a complicated process and i am not surprised if it takes another week, let's take another week. host: democrat, welcome to the conversation. caller: good morning. i was calling about the prices from the insurance companies. host: go ahead. caller: can you hear me? raisingsure companies their prices on medication. i had one medication that started off at 200 something $700.s and now it costs i want to know why you all keep letting those pharmaceutical salesman companies get away with a ripping off the public? you are sitting up there and voting on stuff that are supposed to be helping the common person, we put you all in their and you raise your separate. -- salary. how would you like to live off a $25,000 a year to pay mortgage,

. >> and it's on the way to the appropriations committee now. >>> and time is 450 toils. late night, the -- last night, the sharks won beating the edmonton oilers 7-0, tieing up the nhl play-off series at two games each. and they started the scoring. 15 seconds into the game. the sharks 7 goals tied a frank ease record. ademonton yanked the starting goaltender halfway through the game. although the series is tied, the sharks have the momentum against the less experienced oilers. >> and responded with -- and as far as the goals and this is going to be dangerous. you know, and building off of it. >> the two games head to edmondton for game five tomorrow night. the sharks and oilers will then come back to san jose for game 6 saturday. >>> and the warriors host the portland trailblazers in game two of the play-off series tonight. the warriors are up one game to none, there is a bit of concern going into tonight's game. kevin duran is listed as questionable for the game. he has a strained calf muscle. the team will check him out during the shoot around. he can shoot up with th

this internationalist congressman from grand rapids gains an important seat on the appropriations committee. he oversees, in time, the army's budget. so, he is involved in the cold war strategy. as he travels from base to base around the globe, looking at american interest and, particularly, u.s. army installations around europe and southeast asia. ford was a republican on capitol hill. key, necessarily, -- he, necessarily is engaged in , partisan struggle. he is interested in republican policies. just as the democrats are interested in democratic policies. but you have to find a way to work together on capitol hill. and ford quickly earned a reputation as somebody who could work with both sides of the aisle. there were times when he challenged his republican leadership, and he worked with democrats. and there were times when he pulled democrats into what were republican issues to further legislation on the hill. so he earned a reputation even as as he pursued partisan politics in a leadership position in the republican party as being able to work with others in the democrat party. that cam