i've a question for nancy cook. is that i do -- my comment is that i do believe we are going in the rejection, but the public doesn't know in what direction we are going. sometimes we create $200,000 -- 200,000 jobs, but then in a month like march we create no jobs. this last month, it looks like an exception to the rule to me. when i hear someone say that who is a national policy correspondent, it sounds to me more like a political spin doctor. the question i have for ms. cook is how does she feel about returning to the policies that we used by an large from the 1930's to the 1990's where we did not rely 100% on the private market to make jobs, but we allowed the government to engage in sometimes massive government spending to create jobs. no additional job bills have been passed. i'm wondering if she think that would be the right direction to go instead of the leave the government out of it approached? guest: i think a lot of people think that if the government started spending money in infrastructure, for instanc

coming up this hour, we will talk to economic correspondent nancy cook of "the national journal" about long-term unemployment numbers. then sheila krumholz will talk about campaign fund-raising. later, a conversation with tom rosenstiel about the "rolling stone" and uva rape story. you can follow on facebook and twitter. host: good morning, everyone. we will begin with rand paul's official bid. he will launch officially in his home state of kentucky. taking his campaign on the road to iowa, new hampshire, nevada and south carolina. the senator plans to get on the primary ballot in all 50 states. we will begin with your thoughts on senator rand paul and his presidential ambitions. the numbers are on the screen.

host: >> on the next washington journal, economic correspondent nancy cook. about long-term unemployment numbers and the economy. then from the center for responsive politics will discuss residential campaign fund-raising rules. senator rand paul scheduled fund-raising announcement. then, the american press institute about the rolling stone magazine university of virginia brings dory. -- great story -- rape story. you can join the conversation on facebook and twitter. >> during this month, c-span is pleased to present the winning entries in this year's studentcam's video documentary competition. studentcam is c-span's annual student competition that encourages middle- and high-school students to think critically about issues that affect the nation. students were asked to create their documentary based on the theme "the three branches and you," to demonstrate how policy, law, or action by one of the three branches of government has affected them or their community. cole sebastian, thomas norris, and amy gilbert from montgomery blair high school in silver sprin

our guest is nancy cook. and a preview of campaign fund raising for the 2016 presidential cycle. and we will look at the rolling stone story, which the magazine retracted earlier today about an alleged sexual assault at the university of virginia. we'll talk with an individual from the american press institute. live every morning at 7:00 a.m. eastern. and right now, a conversation from this morning. host: good morning. we just finished up a conversation with a former state department official for iran. as you see it from a congressional point of view, what is your take on the initial framework? guest: i was very surprised that the framework was as comprehensive as it was. i think we got everything we hoped for and more. my great hope is that, as the president has asked for, that there be a congressional debate, but that congress does not prove to be a stumbling block in an agreement that has been worked out with the p5 plus one and iran. as the president has said, this is the best chance we've had in a long time to go forward, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. host: you served fo

[applause] >> on the next "washington journal we'll talk to nancy cook about long-term unemployment and the economy. then we will discuss presidential campaign fundraising rules and senator rand paul announcement. later, the american press institute about the rolling stone magazine university of virginia rape story. "washington journal" is live each morning on c-span. you can join the conversation on facebook and twitter. each night this week at 9:00 p.m. eastern conversations with a few new members of congress. >> when you raised your hand and took the oath of office, what were your mom and dad thinking? >> i knew my mom would be crying and my dad was proud. my dad is 82 years old. he showed up. he usually walks with a cain and he showed up and he didn't have his cain. said dad, do i need to send someone to your hotel to get your cain? he straightens up real stiff. he said i'm in the capital. i don't need a cain today. i know they were super proud. >> the five newest members of congress talk about their careers and personal lives and share insight about how things work on capitol hill.

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