that would mean what, the first of november? because if the cuts will be enacted on january 1st, that is the notice would go out people are laid off, correct? if that is the case, that is five days before the election that is a critical crunch time. >> there are some states that require 90-day notice. be clear what lindsey graham is saying about their this white house. the legal reasoning and department of labor advisory opinion makes no sense. unless the law is changed you're required to issue the warrant act notices. the january is the drop-dead date. they're saying this may change. it is possible that it might change. therefore you don't have to issue the notices. that's crazy. any company that doesn't follow the law --. bill: what would be the strategy for such advice? why would they -- >> there is only one conclusion. they don't want the layoff notices to hit right before the election. they don't want this administration to be held responsible for 1.1 million americans in the defense industrial complex losing their job because the