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Week of 10.17.08
A Better Bailout?As the government expands its protective reach into the private sector, including banks, how will this ease the financial burden on private citizens? NOW checks in with the AFL-CIO's Damon Silvers, who has been closely involved in Congressional negotiations for the financial rescue plan, for answers and insight.Virginia's Vote aired alongside A Better Bailout Related Links BBC: Candidates' economic plans compared The Economist: Hurting the real economy —the impact of the financial crisis on some of the most basic industries NY Times: Next Victim of Turmoil May Be Your Salary NY Times: From 2 Rivals, 2 Prescriptions, the presidential candidates' plans for revamping the economy NPR: RIP The Era Of Small Government Washington Post: Paulson's Change in Rescue Tactics |
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