these reporters were hearing rumors on the ground, and then tracked down these women and got their stories on the record. the that is journalism. >> that's really important to note, because amid these conspiracies, people believing these, they're asking why now. we do have to say it is their journalism. >> in h addition -- to the -- we had some alabama political reporters on cnn saying these rumors have been floating for years. this didn't pop up just out of know where but they could to hit the ground and try to talk to these victims because victims have such a difficult time telling their story. >> all right. eugene scott. thank you sir. senate republicans begin marking up their version of the tax bill today, the treasury secretary says the plan will spell tax relief for most middle class americans. but he stopped short of