host: linda dempsey is our guest, talking about trade issues.he first call for you is from james in kentucky, democrat line. go ahead. caller: yes hello? host: you are on. go ahead. caller: i have a question about terrorists -- tariffs for the u.s.. american workers have to compete against lower wage workers in china and so forth, and american factors -- factories have to comply with higher standards. why can't we raise our tariffs on what is coming in? that would help keep our workers pay up. guest: the u.s. actually did that back in 1930, where we raised tariffs on all our goods before we had a lot of these international agreement out there. and the result was to deepen the great depression, make it harder for consumers to buy the products because prices just went up in the u.s. and it really did not add jobs to the economy. franklin delano roosevelt in 1934 started what was called the reciprocal tariff program where the u.s. negotiated with other countries, saying if you lower your tariffs, we will lower hours. and that started a several deca

coming up on the next "washington journal," linda dempsey joins us. she will discuss legislation that would give the president fast-track authority in negotiating the transpacific partnership trade deal. then, hunger spend jared -- congressman jared polis on protections for the lgbt community. and white young americans are -- why young americans are turned off to politics. you can join the conversation with your calls and comments on facebook and twitter. >> inspector steve linnick will testify tuesday. he is expected to look at hillary clinton's use of personal e-mail. you can see it live at 10 a.m. eastern on c-span3. >> here are a few of the books we will be covering on "book tv." we will be in maryland, state capital for the annapolis boat festival. hearing from alberto gonzales and reporter james risen. we will revisit maryland for the gators book -- davis berg -- gai thersburg book festival. we will close out at new york city where the publishing industry showcases their upcoming books. we are live for lit fest with pulitzer prize-winning author

our guest is linda dempsey. colorado democratic congressman jared polis to discriminate.ennifer lawless on her book "running for office: why young americans are turned off by politics." it is every morning at 7 a.m. eastern and right now, a conversation from today's program. . here to talk about that is the director of the department of justice's office for victims of crime, joye frost. thank you very much for being here. what is your role and mission here? guest: the office for victims of crimes really has the role of changing policies, practices and programs throughout the country, creating a more favorable climate for crime victims. so crime victims feel comfortable enough to report to law enforcement, to ask for assistance, and really not to be ashamed or embarrassed or afraid because they are crime victims. host: favorable climate -- why do you think that is necessary? guest: while we know that crime itself, but violent crime and property crime have been decreasing steadily since the 1990's, we also know that the vast majority of crime victims never reach out for hel

our guest is lyndon-- linda dempsey. then representative jarend polis. "washington journal" is live at 7:00 a.m. eastern. then the senate finance committee on u.s. trade policy. the hearing starts at 10:00 eastern, live on c-span. >> she was considered modern for time called mrs. president and was outspoken on her views on slavery. she provided the unique window into colonial america and her personal life. abigail adams sunday night on "first ladies: influence and image." from martha washington until michelle obama, sunday at 8:00 p.m. eastern on american history tv on c-span3. c-span's new book is available "first ladies," providing lively stories of these women creating an illuminating read. it is available as a hardcover or e-book. >> former first lady and 2016 presidential candidate hillary clinton was in new hampshire today where she toured a business for which makes furniture for schools. >> i would like to welcome you to whitney brothers. this is really cool. we are a match in fracture or -- manufacturer of early childhood equipment, which you can

host: linda dempsey is our guest, talking about trade issues.he first call for you is from james in kentucky, democrat line. go ahead. caller: yes hello? host: you are on. go ahead. caller: i have a question about terrorists -- tariffs for the u.s.. american workers have to compete against lower wage workers in china and so forth, and american factors -- factories have to comply with higher standards. why can't we raise our tariffs on what is coming in? that would help keep our workers pay up. guest: the u.s. actually did that back in 1930, where we raised tariffs on all our goods before we had a lot of these international agreement out there. and the result was to deepen the great depression, make it harder for consumers to buy the products because prices just went up in the u.s. and it really did not add jobs to the economy. franklin delano roosevelt in 1934 started what was called the reciprocal tariff program where the u.s. negotiated with other countries, saying if you lower your tariffs, we will lower hours. and that started a several deca

coming up, linda dempsey of the manufacturers association will discuss authority given to the president to negotiate the transpacific trade deal. we will also talk about wall street discrimination protections for the lgbt community. jennifer lawless on why young americans are turned off from politics. ♪ host: when it comes to a republican presidential candidate, the "new york times" said while it is not endorsement, they have -- republicans have expressed support for governor scott walker. hillary clinton is still in new hampshire. the hill newspaper still reporting that loretta lynch as attorney general, confirmation could come as early as thursday. the senate is supposed to take up the traffic bill today.

gl coming up on the next washington journal linda dempsey joins us to discuss legislation that would give the president fast track authority in negotiating the transatlantic partnership deal. and then we talk about the role in bolstering protection for the lgbt committee. and jennifer lawless talks about her new book on why young americans are turned off to politics. you can join the conversation with your calls and comments on facebook and twitter. >> she was called ms. president by her detractors and outspoken about views on slavery and women's write. one of the most prolific writers of any first lady she provided a look into colonial america and her person life. abigale adams. examining the public and private lives of women who filled the role of first lady from martha washington to michele obama. as a compliment to the series, c-span's new book is available. first ladies and the lives of 45 iconic american women providing lively stories of thes fascinating women -- these. it is available as a hard cover or e-book through your favorite bookstore or online book seller. >> next form

linda dempsey of the national association of manufacturers joins us. legislation that would give the president authority and negotiating the trends -- the tren talks about his role in bolstering for the lgbt community. white young americans are turned on to politics -- why young americans are turned on to politics. you can join the conversation with your calls and comments on facebook and twitter. inspector general steve clinic will testify tuesday about operations at the state department. part of the senate foreign relations subcommittee. he is expected to look at hillary clinton's use of personal e-mail. on c-span three. >> and this month, c-span is leased to present the winning entries in this year's student document tree competition. it encourages middle and high school students to write critically about issues that affect the nation. students were asked to base their documentary on the three branches and you. how they have affected them or their community. dustin bixby -- destin bigsby is one of our winners. his entry focuses on back ground checks

. >>> coming up on the next "washington journal," linda dempsey of the national association of manufacturer's joins us. she'll discuss legislation that would give the president fast track authority in negotiating the transpacific partnership trade deal. then congressman of colorado talks about his role in bolstering discrimination protections for the lgbt community. then why young americans are turned off to politics. "washington journal" is live every morning on c-span. you can join the conversation with your calls and comments on facebook and twitter. >>> here are a few of the book festivals we'll be covering this spring on c-span2 book tv. this weekend we'll be in maryland, state capital, for the annapolis book festival. hearing from new york times reporter james risen. in the middle of may, we'll revisit maryland for live coverage of the book festival. with former senior adviser to president obama david axelrod. we'll close out may at book expo america in new york city where the publishing city showcases their upcoming books. first week of june, we're live for the lit fest, including ouri

again, thank you all, thank you all 3000 of you for >> coming up, linda dempsey all the national association of manufacturers join us. legislation that would give the president fast track. then a congressman of colorado talks about his role in bolstering discrimination protections for the lgbt community. and jennifer lawless a co-author, while young americans are turned off from politics. "washington journal" is live on c-span. you could join the conversation on facebook and twitter. >> the senate finance committee hear from the chamber of commerce and afl-cio at a hearing on trade policy and congressional trade priorities. that is live at 10:00 eastern here on c-span. >> here are a few of the book festivals we will cover on c-span 2. this weekend, we will be in maryland for the annapolis book festival. we'll hear from new york times reporter. in the middle of a mate, we will revisit in maryland. one-off formers congressman and robert frost -- we will have a former congressman and robert frost. we will close out and books expo in new york city. on the first week in june, the chicago tribune

. >> tomorrow on washington general, linda dempsey discusses fast track authority and president obama's powers on negotiating the transatlantic partnership. and then looking at the role of the day and pushing for discrimination protection. and plus your phone calls, facebook compments and tweets. washington journal live at 7 a.m. eastern on c-span. >> c-span 2 provided live coverage of the senate floor proceedings. and every weekend, booktv, now for 15 years, the only television network devoted to non-fiction books and author. created by the cable industry and brought to you by your local provider. like us on facebook and follow us on twitter. >> this year bobby jindel spoke out in the state that holds the first national primary. thus is 30 minutes. -- this -- [applause] >> thank you so much. thank you very much. i want to thank the republican party for hosting us and commend them for partnering with a wonderful organization and supporting women who have been victims of the most horrible crimes. i want to thank you for allowing me to speak. i want to tell you what i want to talk about t