everything of done in there, frankly, there was nothing to do. i think that's one reason they got into trouble. it was all run out of the white house. >> that's why there was the hatch act and changes made. >> there's a law on the books that year not supposed to engage in politics when you're on federal payroll. another one of those laws. >> you know, pats, i think -- i think that -- creep, got to call it creep. that will draw action. patrick, thank you very much. >> thanks, guys. >> thanks for the info. on the ipad app. >> i'm here to provide with a weekly cat update. [ meowi ining ] >> thank you, kitty. now new york. nicole lapin is at cnbc headquarters. good morning. >> reporter: i am not meowing no matter what. stock index levels are like any other psychological landmark, guys. we are really close to a big one here. doesn't really make a difference if the dow, to be honest, is at