Understanding Today’s Puzzling U.S. Economy
Inflation is high. The GDP has shrunk. But the job market has never been better. The Washington Post's Damian Paletta helps make sense of the U.S. economy today.
President Obama faults security agencies for failing to disrupt a recent terror plot. Two Democratic senators decide against seeking re-election. And Governor Schwarzenegger asks the Federal government for more money. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week’s top national news stories.
Guests
- Lynn Sweet Washington bureau chief, "Chicago Sun-Times" and columnist at politicsdaily.com.
- Gerald Seib Executive Washington editor, "The Wall Street Journal."
- Christopher Rowland Washington bureau chief, The Boston Globe.
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