Congress is currently on recess, but when they return, they'll have exactly four days to come up with a plan before $85 billion in automatic, across the board spending cuts take effect.

While on break, both sides have returned to their congressional districts to highlight the effects of sequestration. Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi even sent members of her Democratic party home with a list of talking points. 

Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff, who represents the 28th district in the heart of Los Angeles County, joins the show with more.