if they fail and that s expected what happens? reporter: it seems that despite the very we call it the super committee and they had super powers. this committee written in law had the power to bypass many of the procedural hurdles that slow down and hold up legislation up here on capitol hill. despite having the power these 12 committee members were not able to bridge the gap on a philosophical difference on what they believe. a big issue that s held up negotiations to this point, the issue of taxes. democrats increase the tax revenue increased taxes need to be part of any final deficit deal, any deal to reduce the deficit as part of a balanced approach as they like to say. it s no surprise republicans on the flip side are very opposed to tax increases unless it is part of a broader effort to reform the tax code that would bring down tax rates. that s really what it seems this has come down to. they were not able to bridge the divide on that issue. if they don t reach
bun definition. sexual harassment is unwelcome verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature that is severe or pervasive and affects working conditions or creates a hostile work environment. in 1990, 6,000 charges were filed. 20 years later, nearly twice as many. it s not just happening at work or associated with politicians. it s even happening in schools. 48% of seventh to twelfth graders experienced some form of sexual harassment either in person or electronically through texting, e-mail and social media. rick newman is with u.s. news & world report, joining us from washington, the vice president of education and employment at the national women s law center. let s talk first about the statistics. the fact that we are now talking about sexual harassment from lockers and lunchrooms all the way up to a presidential race. absolutely. unfortunately it s the case. the study released just this last week showing that nearly half of boys and girls experience sexual haras