extension of the bush tax cuts. >> there are experts who believe that while the republicans and the president may be interested in cutting a deal, democrats particularly in the house may not be in the mood after the mid-term election. if that is the case, taxes go up in the new year. this becomes item number one on the agenda when the republicans take control of the house. bret? >> bret: mike emanuel live on the north lawn. thank you. retail sales increase by 1.2% in october. double what was expected and the largest amount of seven months. stocks began the week mixed. the s&p gave back 1-1/2. nasdaq dropped 4-1/3. money is at the root of the house ethics hearing for veteran new york congressman charles rangel. from filing taxes late to using house stationery for fundraising, rangel admits the facts but denies intent. correspondent molly henneberg reports today's hearing got underway with money taking center stage. >> embattled new york