congresswoman in her first interview since being elected. contrary to what you have been told there are women in powerful positions in congress. we reached out to her counterpart on the democratic side but we have yet to hear back. congresswoman, what now? what do you think is the status of this deal right now? >>guest: well, the president's proposal yesterday was quite disappointing. the republicans are committed to a solution. we committed to avoiding the fiscal cliff. itould be economically devastated on america. we have heard the numbers, 700,000 jobs lost estimated and a double dip recession. we don't want that for america. anyone wants that for america. it started by us putting people ahead of politics. i believe that republicans and democrats, we can work this out, we need to come to the table, start the "new york times"es, -- start the negotiations, we put tax revenue on the table as well