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In their town. we need to make some steps. >> rob, as you know, connecticut and new york passed very aggressive gun control measures, post newtown in the case of governor cuomo. legislation that he later had to sort of unwind because it was fairly unworkable. but what measures, what specific measures, you mentioned mental health, have been taken to address the mental health issues that seem to link all of these mass shooters together. we hear a lot about the gun control legislation. what specifically has been done on those mental health issues. >> not enough is the answer. that's absolutely tr...

They're gun owners, not gun owners. this is about as representative as it gets of the people's voice. >> rob cox, thank you for your work on the issue. up next, a proposal to make a big bump in paychecks in the usa. for over 75 years people have saved money with...ohhh... ...with geico... ohhh...sorry! director's voice: here we go. from the top. and action for over 75 years people have saved money with gecko so.... director's voice: cut it! ...what...what did i say? gecko? i said gecko? aw...

Over the cliff. >> they charged him with the largest tax increase in the affordable care act. thank you for joining us. the other big story, the president launches a gun violence task force. we will get reaction from a resident and one of our friends, rob cox. questions? anyone have occasional constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating? yeah. one phillips' colon health probiotic cap each day helps defend against these digestive issues with three strains of good bacteria. approved! [ phillips' lady ] live the regular life. phillips'.

Crystal? >> kristin welker, thank you so much. the president spoke about how action must come in our homes and in our hearts. one person for whom this tragedy hit far too close to home is rob cox who called it home since 1969. she an editor at reuters and more than anything, a newtown friend and neighbor. what's your response to what the president had to say today? >> i think it's everybody's heart. we have to do something about this. a lot of my friends and myself are trying to find ways to come up with a solution so that we can avoid and end the escalation of gun violence. it's a vile fact o...

>> it feels really good, exactly. >> they start to tackle the nation's debt. there's fear of sbimgtsment cuts and, of course, tax reform. the president is packing a he schedule with high profile meetings to try and get something done. tomorrow labor leaders, wednesday business leaders and corporate executives, and friday congress aal leaders from both sides of the aisle. we start with rob cox at reuters breaking news. rob, do you expect compromise or continuing to fight? >> well, i do expect compromise, but remember, the fiscal cliff is one artificial construct cooked up by the congress and th...