cindy schild is our guest.ater on, president obama called for stronger laws to protect journalists this week. even as his administration faces criticism for probing journalists records. we'll talk about laws to protect journalists with curt womener. on news makers this week, senator berny sanders, is our guest. he talks about the back log of veterans benefit claims at the v.a. and the efforts to bring the department into the digital age. >> what's important to understand is that for whatever reason, and i don't want to cast apersians, the v.a. was maybe one of the very few major institutions in american society that did not go from paper to digital. they didn't do that. until they became secretary. so the first question we have to ask is why? every corporation obviously made the transition. so he comes into office and what ends up happening is there is a huge influx of new claims. now, what many people don't understand is that yes, the back ablely long. pt we are all embarrassed that they're waiting to get thei

. >> this morning, cindy schild from the american petroleum into two discusses the keystone xl pipeline. then kurt zimmer of the newspaper association of america discusses the proposed shield law. and later, environment and energy publishing reporter emily yehle looks at how automatic budget cuts are impacting national parks. "washington journal" is next. ♪ good morning and welcome to "washington journal" on this saturday, may 25, 2013. it's the start of the memorial day weekend. monday is the federal holiday honoring men and women who have died serving in america's military. as we reflect on the meaning of memorial day, we'd like to hear from you, what would inspire you to serve in the military. here are the numbers to call --