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They didn't just start with these cuts. from almost the moment this administration came into office, they began dismantling the greatest military we've ever known. they have had five years in a row of major cuts that have taken place. and even before sequestration, they cut out $778 billion out of national defense. you mentioned what happens to the army. but the air force is now saying they may not be able to continue to guarantee that we'll have air dominance in a conflict. if you look at the navy in 2007, we are able to meet 90% of the requirements around the globe. this year we'll only be a...

♪ >> steve: so far this year the federal government mailed out 778 billion in social security checks. but not all goes to seniors and retired. turns out kids can collect social security, too. is that why the program is going broke? jim is a contributor to the daily caller and he joins us from portland, oregon. good morning to you. >> i am fine. >> steve: 40 year was teaching you decided to go ahead and retire and you have a nice benefit with tiaa kraft . you call would social security and then asked you what about somebody's availability to visit your children? >> that's right.