just russia through. i don't blame them. it's going to be very hard for republicans to be proud of the plan. >> lawmakers are getting a look at the blueprint. the committees are expected to work on the package later this week. >> bret: special report exclusive. we go behind the scenes to see how republican lawmakers will manage the legislation through the often byzantine approval process, and we'll talk specifics. joining me is house ways and means committee chairman kevin brady and from capitol hill, house energy and commerce committee chairman greg walton. chairman, thank you for joining me. let's start and break it out. there are two committees dealing with two parts of the legislation. chairman brady, let me start with you and ways and means. i guess the tax part of the equation. >> it's been seven years since obamacare was passed into law.