First, Jimmie Smith, Coalitions Director with Concerned Veterans for America, talks about veterans' healthcare, the government shutdown impact on veterans, and the administration's foreign policy.

Then, Dennis Hull, State Affairs Manager with Americans for Tax Reform, on the government shutdown, its impact on Americans, and the path to a deal.

Alison Despathy talks about her recent article on the lack of transparency and negative impacts of Vermont's carbon policies,

and David Iglesias, Deputy Director of State Government Affairs at Libertas talks about a new way to provide benefits for healthcare and retirement.