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Tuesday March 8, 2005

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10:00The Bankruptcy Bill

Diane and her guests talk about the bankruptcy bill now before the Senate. Supporters say it would reduce abuse of the system, while opponents say it would degrade an important safety net.

Guests

Travis Plunkett, legislative director for the Consumer Federation of America

Wayne Abernathy, executive director for financial institutions policy and regulatory affairs at the American Bankers Association

11:00Sadako Ogata: "The Turbulent Decade" (WW Norton)

The former United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees decribes her experiences directing relief operations in the Balkans, Afghanistan, Africa, Iraq, and elsewhere.

Guests

Sadako Ogata, served as UN High Commissioner for Refugees from 1990 to 2000.

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