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Make government function. so finding that right balance is difficult, and now people are less willing to put things in e-mail because of the fear of hacking. >> do we need to assume going forward that everything is going to be hacked? whatever election we have going forward. midterm elections in a year and a half going forward. a lot of those seats up for grabs considering the vote on the health care. is this an assumption that most americans need to make? >> this is the pattern that were seeing...

House. >> the whole design of washington is about linking the branches of government inch 1899 the office post office was the glue that held the nation together. in that era before electronic communications, before we had good contribution, you needed the post office so it was the most important government function for the pretty much the first 100 years. >> though located on a well-traveled artery through the city, the neighborhood where the old post officeses has a sketchy past. >> i didnt rea...

House. >> the whole design of washington is about linking the branches of government inch 1899 the office post office was the glue that held the nation together. in that era before electronic communications, before we had good contribution, you needed the post office so it was the most important government function for the pretty much the first 100 years. >> though located on a well-traveled artery through the city, the neighborhood where the old post officeses has a sketchy past. >> i didnt rea...

This is the building that was once a post office here in washington, d.c. the real national treasure is actually upstairs. ♪ a private entrance reserved for the public is where you start your journey. it was placed here in the year 1899. jane leavy of the historical society of washington, d.c. >> pennsylvania avenue is designed with a specific purpos purpose. it was designed to hold up with the white house. in 1899, the post office was the glue that held the nation together. in that era, befor...

The democrats. theyll try and blame the republicans for not having the process function quicker in terms of paper work but the fact is the limiting factor is how quickly confirmations come through. three cabinet members have not been confirmed. the democrats ought to start giving the president what he needs to start making the government function. but it happens to every administration and they will cope with it. it hurts the process but it doesnt destroy the process. >> democrats have said they...

On capitol hill back in 2013. >> you dont fund the state department fully, then i need to buy more ammunition ultimately. so i think its a cost benefit ratio. the more that we put into the state departments diplomacy, hopefully the less we have to put into a military budget. >> reporter: the generals and admirals ending their letter with now is not the time to retreat. >> michelle, congress ultimately is going to have to approve what the president proposes. is that likely given those numbers? >>...

In your inner circle and how loyal they are to you. i think weve seen that a lot over the recent leaks weve heard from especially from homeland security and the state department about how the travel ban went into effect and how that kind of fell apart on some areas, but donald trump needs to also let go of some of that control to let the government work and thats the biggest problem when you have someone who is so controlling and they dont let the rest of the government function, it tends to kin...

Will be in the same boat sally yates found herself in. he will be trying to figure out how to ensure uniformity of a law thats ambiguous, and has some serious gaps. >> to governor grandholmess point, wanting stability in government. chaos is one thing, running a business is one thing. can government function with all its levers in -- >> unless trump has changed the rules about governing, the way he did about campaigning and winning, certain rules will apply. he will be judged on his success, doe...

Were showing did not trust general mattis to give him information about the details, nor did he trust general john kelly, who actually is the head of the department of homeland security. nor did he trust the director of the cia to keep him in the loop. nor did he trust rex tillerson. all these people donald trump said were superstars. >> corker. >> 30 something, john kelly, rex tillerson, director of cia all left out in the cold. ari, i cant even begin to ask the question would george w. bush ev...

Concerned veterans for america. dan, thanks for being here. we really appreciate it. happy new year to you. >> thank you for having me on. >> you say this is not privatization but an expansion of choices for veterans. many obviously, many prominent veterans groups disagree and are concerned about money going to ultimately private hospitals and private insurance as opposed to the va. why are they wrong? >> well, privatization is basically a wholesale selling off of a government function to a priv...