. >> we are what -- we are pleased to welcome reince priebus, who took over the gavel of the republican national committee. >> thank you for having me. >> we have to start with the obvious. it is friday afternoon and the deadline for the expiration is living. eight -- are you positive there will be one and what are the political ramifications of a government shut down for the party? >> i'm not sure if there is going to be a deal or not. i know the republicans and the speaker are very concerned about spending in the country. it's the number-one issue out there in america right now. voters around the country and republicans and conservatives are concerned about the trajectory of our spending and debt that is crushing our economy. i think that is front and center with the speaker. that is the most important piece of this debate -- to get spending under control. i think the american people are demanding it. the deal depends on how much the president is willing to move on those spending numbers and if they're willing to move, i think there will be a shutdown and if they will not, there will

. >> sunday on news maker, republican reince priebus on fundraising. that's at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. eastern here on c-span. aetna president 15eud that the federal health care law was necessary to improve our health care season but that it did nothing to reduce health care cost and affordability. he made that comment at the eighth annual conference of the world health care congress. this is almost an hour. >> george, please? >> thank you. good morning. how are you doing? ooh. scary. it's a great pleasure to be here at the world health congress. i'm going to talk a little bit about health care reform issues and the issues that we're facing in this country today. starting with the fact that health care in this country is consuming in massive amount of resources. u.s. health care consumed $2.7 trillion dollars in revenues last year. and to put it in perspective by itself, the american health care economy is larger than the total economy of every other country in the world except china, japan, india and germany. so we spend more money on health care than other countries spe

reince priebus asks about donald trump's potential candidacy. >> is donald trump a credible presidential candidate? >> you have a phone call with him. >> i think they are all credible. they all have a different viewpoint they will articulate. i think it will be up to the voters. i do not get to choose to the canada it is going to be. i have to make sure we can do what we can do to get them across the finish line. >> what does it do to have the potential candidates like him talking about with the president is an american citizen? is the debate could for the party? >> it is up to primary voters to decide. people will have different opinions. different candidates are running. they will talk about different things. i think is the primary voters. host: the entire interview is coming up at 2:00. guest: it seems the new rnc chairman just took a side on about thesubtle lly question of whether president obama was born in america -- which he was. there are some groups out there show overwhelming evidence out there that obama was born in the united states. host: i have heard it said his birth certi

sunday, on "newsmakers," reince priebus on possible 2012 gop candidates. that is at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. eastern here on c-span. >> as a host and a traitor, you are not necessarily a republican or a democrat. you are looking at what the government is doing and the effects on the financial market, whether it is trading or wall street firms. >> sunday melissa lee on what she believes is her role in reporting business and financial news. sunday night at 8:00 p.m. night on "q & a." >> duncan mcnabb testified on the president's 2012 budget request. they also testified on africa operations. this is one hour, 45 minutes. >> this hearing could not be more relevant than it is today. u.s. forces have been conducting active military operations against forces loyal to libyan dictator walmart gaddafi in an effort to prevent a massacre -- libyan dictator muammar gaddafi in an effort to prevent a massacre of civilians. i fear we may find ourselves committed to an open-ended obligation to our participation in military operations. there are more strategically important countries in the regi

. >> what's a reince priebus? folks, this could be the perfect name for the chairman of the rnc which i believe is pronounced "reince. " >> for the record, how do you say your name? then we're going to put it on a loop. >> you bet. it's ryntz-pree-bus. my wife and i have watched it many times. that's when a greek and a german get married. >> thank you very much. >> thank you. >>> of decision to try the alleged michael blumberg calls a new decision to try the alleged master mind of the 9/11 attacks in guantanamo a more appropriate choice. the trial was originally set to be held in civilian court in new york city. but on monday the obama administration may a major reversal. nbc's justice correspondent pete williams has details on this. pete, good morning to you. >> reporter: matt, good morning. tl attorney general says he's still convinced that a federal courtroom here in the u.s. is the best place for a federal trial. he says that's where the strongest evidence can be presented. he said he has to accept that congres

sunday, republican national committee chairman reince priebus at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. eastern here on c-span. n >> you are not a republican or democrat. you are looking at the impact of what the government is doing on the financial markets, whether it is the oil market, trading, or wall street firms. >> sunday, melissa lee. watch the rest of the interview, sunday night at 8:00 p.m.. >> now, white house senior director for preparedness, brian kamoie. he talks about the national directive on the way the country response to major emergencies. this event is hosted by george washington university. it is almost an hour. >> the highest priority is the safety and security of the american people. he is committed to securing the homeland by preventing terrorist attacks, preparing for emergencies regardless of their cause, and investing in a strong response and recovery capabilities. wheat aimed to prevent what we can and respond rapidly to what we must. last week, president obama signed a new president to a policy directive, p.p.d.-8. including acts of terrorism, pandemic, signi

today on "newsmakers," rnc chairman reince priebus. that is at 6:00 p.m. eastern here on c-span. now, remarks from the irs commissioner and the future of the u.s. tax system. he talks about the possible federal government shut down avoid debate friday night after the announcement of an agreement on a budget. this is about one hour. >> we are the world's leading professional organization for journalists committed to our future through programming events such as this while fostering a free press worldwide. for more information about the national press club, visit our web site at press.org and to donate through the eric free time national journalism library. you can receive more information at press.org/library. i would like to welcome our speaker. the head table includes guest says was working journalists who are club members. if you hear a clause, we would like to let you know members of the general public is here as well, so it is not from lack of journalistic integrity. i like to welcome c-span and public radio audiences. available for free download don itunes. you can follow th