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The week in washington, it would be unusual. I can think of another word, too. Donald trumps to strike a deal with the democrats. He tweeted this morning even worse the bill cleared Bipartisan Legislation to suspend the debt. Bloombergs chief washington correspondent joining us from capitol hill. Great to have you here. Today 90 republicans voting against the measure to increase the debt ceiling, including relief for Hurricane Harvey. Are you surprised by that number . Megan i am definitely not surprised, but we have to remember the politicking going on. They knew their boats would not matter ...

But according to the Pennsylvania Department of state, registered democratic voters in the state outnumber registered republicans by more than 800,000. Now, when it comes to the states congressional delegation in the u. S. House, republican representatives outnumber democrats 13 to 5. The states two senate seats are evenly split between the parties. So, can republicans keep pennsylvania red . What do democrats have to do to win back the state in 2020 . Can democrats win back any house seats in 2018 . And can republicans oust democratic senator bob casey . Here to answer some of those questions...

Lethal. There is research out there and it is available to the public. Tasers reduce injuries not only on the person is used on but its officers also. Reporter since being sworn in at the beginning of this year, keep William Scott has supplanted try to get tasers into the hands of his officers. He says the weapons will reduce serious injuries to officers and reduce injuries to the people those officers are trying to take into custody. A member of the San Francisco police commission, one of the people voting tonight on the taser issue, is concerned about the safety and effectiveness of these we...

Upstate Medical Center blues 18 million a year. Its going to hurt the economy. So i voted to repeal the Affordable Care act. Beyond that we voted for bipartisan support for three free trade agreements that will aid in increasing the number of exports from our district. We have time for rebuttal. What are your thoughts regarding the stimulus act . Maffei i think the recovery act was essential at the time. First of all were lots of small tax cuts that were essential to those families. Secondly, we kept police on the street, kept or teachers to me laid off in our classrooms from blowing up in siz...

Upstate Medical Center blues 18 million a year. Its going to hurt the economy. So i voted to repeal the Affordable Care act. Beyond that we voted for bipartisan support for three free trade agreements that will aid in increasing the number of exports from our district. We have time for rebuttal. What are your thoughts regarding the stimulus act . Maffei i think the recovery act was essential at the time. First of all were lots of small tax cuts that were essential to those families. Secondly, we kept police on the street, kept or teachers to me laid off in our classrooms from blowing up in siz...