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Opportunity? >> they get into a clinical try to try and brand new therapeutic and have a dramatic response. >> all that is the tip of the iceberg for nih which gives out 90% of its funds and research grants to outside programs. which brings us to money. the nih budget this year is $31 billion, which after spending cuts is sequestration is where nih was 12 years ago. what does that mean for research grants? >> traditionally we could fund about a third of those. now we're down to funding about a sixth of those. that means about half of the science is left on the table at a time of such great pro...

Recover. >> what is a lazarus opportunity? >> they get into a clinical try to try and brand new therapeutic and have a dramatic response. >> all that is the tip of the iceberg for nih which gives out 90% of its funds and research grants to outside programs. which brings us to money. the nih budget this year is $31 billion, which after spending cuts is sequestration is where nih was 12 years ago. what does that mean for research grants? >> traditionally we could fund about a third of those. now we're down to funding about a sixth of those. that means about half of the science is left on the tab...

Instead of whining and complaining what the businesses are doing, and rightfully so doing, how about setting the conditions that we can be competitive with countries like ireland with a 12.5% tax rate while we are at 35%. >> and gary, how long before you reply to the message, do you wait? >> i wonder if jack lew has an account, and if he does, i wonder if he says, try to get me a lower rate if you can. >> and this is not just a problem with jack lieu, butelew levels based on the higher city and state taxes, but the combined corporate and state income tax rate right now is more like 40%. we oft...

So maybe we need to approach things dferently, if we want to be ready for a longer retirement. ♪ welcome back. quick headlines for you now. sprint and t mobile talk about a merger. sprint would acquire t mobile for about $40 a share in a blockbuster deal valued anywhere from $31 billion to $50 billion. what is the secret to the perfect cup of coffee? scientists say it is about the water. a study revealing minerals in hard tap water make a dramatic difference boosting the taste. >> democrats and republicans questioning the deal of exchanging five

Despite the fact he left office is continuing to keep the nra in the cross hairs. 50 million bucks to try to defeat you, your agenda and everything you stand for. your thoughts on it? >> well, megyn, the truth is if he didn't have a billion dollars or $31 million we wouldn't talk about michael bloomberg but he had a lot of money and says he'll try to spend it to purchase the freedom. he can buy a lot but not the hearts and minds of american people who love this freedom and love the second amendment and want to be able to exercise freedom and not be lectured by a ball near nanny on how to live ...