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>> we don't think healthcare is going to be improved in this country. we think it's going to get very ugly over the next couple of years. that is why we are going to propose with a better healthcare system for the poor and people in the states, for medicare so we can actually have affordable health insurance for everybody including with preexisting conditions without costly government takeovers which is what obamacare represents. it repeals obamacare and replace it with a better system. >> heather: what is the likelihood of this plan passing. injecting us is tony faye and democratic strategist...

Laying out his tax plan. first of all, what's the chance of this plan passing and secondly, do you think it will work? >> well, i give him high marks for being a truth-teller. he does not see the world through rose-colored glasses and his first, second and third priority is to put our fiscal house back in order. he inherited a $26 billion deficit. now we're down to $16 billion. i doubt if it will pass exactly as proposed. but frankly the state has no choice. it really has to do what previous generations did, which was to invest in infrastructure and education and made it the safety innovation ...

With me on the phone from kansas city. mr. covington, do you see this plan passing? >> kyra, that's certainly our hope. we're working really hard to work with the board to make sure they have all the information they need. by wednesday to ensure that they are able to deliver a favorable decision. >> what do you support? what do you think is the best thing do do right now? nobody wants to see schools shut down. >> well, that's true. any time you talk about closing schools, whether it's 2 schools or 29, it's always an emotional issue for a school district and/or mustn'community. however, with us...

Kirsten nielsen and steve mnuchin. they will discuss issues with president obrador including crimes at the mexico border, the opioid epidemic, enhancing trade, curbing migration and managing our shared border. that's a look at your headlines. a lot on the agenda it looks like. steve: you know what? , thank you, jillian. we forgot to mention that lisa page is going to be testifying on capitol hill today and on monday. ainsley: behind closed doors. >> i don't know much about kavanaugh, but i'm skeptical because his name is brett. >brett. brian: his name a problem? steve: they have no plan passin...