things for reagan to basically raise taxes after the -- in -- also resolve the social security issue. i think governors -- governor cuomo in new york here got a 77% approval rating. necessary there talking about tough cuts. governor christie, republican in jersey, cutting about tough cuts. across the country, governors, democrats and republicans are making tough cuts. congress has to do the same. >> quick time out here, hold the thought, these guys are staying put. still ahead, my rare interview with the nba hall of favor bill russell, what a treat that was, who received this nation's highest civilian honor today. but next, someone important today said if the federal government has to give 200,000 workers pink slips, so be it. we will tell you who and we will check his math, after the break. my name is rachel robinson.