floor later today to speak out about the issues raised by the shooting death of mike brown, by now former -- soon-to-be former police officer darren wilson. in washington, d.c., protesters blocked traffic. in ferguson right now, the 16-member commission set up to find solutions after the shooting is meeting today for the firlgs time since the grand jury decision. joining me now, nbc news correspondent, kristin welker. white house leaders are meeting with old and new. >> reporter: in addition to meeting with civil rights leaders, president obama is going to meet with his cabinet officials as well as law enforcement officials. the theme today, joy, is to try to bridge the gap to enhance understanding and cooperation between law enforcement officials and local communities. and the big headline here out of the white house today is that president obama is asking for a $263 million investment package,