CSPAN American Politics January 9, 2011
issues. republicans say they want to take discretionary spending back to 2008 levels. that would be very painful cutting when you consider how small portion of the budget there is to work with. once we get past the initial statement, republicans see it as one of the f -- one of the mandates of the november election. but once they get past that, maybe the real discussions will start. >> you asked about oversight and his credentials when it came to that. what did you hear in his answer -- he did not see anything controversial or objectionable. >> i thought that was telling. chairman is...