lawmakers today, quote, environmental regulations should not occur in an economic vacuum. we can pursue the mutual goals of environmental protection and economic growth. republicans are encouraged that west virginia democrat joe manchin has spoken in a supportive way about pruitt. they say he has not committed to vote for pruitt but has been supportive. also today south carolina governor nikki haley has a confirmation to be ambassador to the u.n. expect democrats to question her foreign policy credentials. then there is wilbur ross to be commerce secretary. he is a billionaire investor and expected to take a tough look at foreign trade deals. lots to watch today. >> bill: now doubt about it. mike emanuel on the hill. shannon. >> shannon: let's bring in a fellow at the american enterprise institute. columnist for the "washington