remember now the white house repeatedly said they would reconsider the request once a new proposal is submitted. now that has happened. there is clearly political pressure on the white house to assure the approval process is timely. however a decision this year is not expected. it is an election rear right now. martha: will happen shortly after. bill: we'll see. doug mckelway is working on this we got that information from doug down in washington, d.c.. martha: this morning we got very big job numbers came out just a little while ago. neil cavuto will put those in perspective for us that is coming up. bill: more shocking testimony in the trial of john edwards. word of a secret offer that may have kept his mistress and their baby hidden from the public. martha: a possible solution to the growing diplomatic crisis between the united states and china. one side is now offering a concession that could solve the fate of the blind chinese activist. >> translator: i want to