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Once-powerful Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff pleaded guilty to charges of fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy to bribe public officials in exchange for providing evidence about lawmakers. Diane and her guests talk about the investigation and its political implications.
Stan Brand, former counsel to the House of Representatives
Jennifer Duffy, editor of the Cook Political Report
Vin Weber, Republican consultant, former member of Congress representing Minnesota's 2nd district (1981-93)
The booming real estate market, fueled by low interest rates, has helped sustain strong economic growth for the past 5 years. But some fear rising interest rates will slow housing growth. A look at the future of the U.S. housing market.
Paul Krugman, professor of Economics at Princeton University and columnist for the "New York Times"
Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research and co-author of "Social Security: The Phony Crisis" (Portfolio)
Amy Crews Cutts, Freddie Mac Deputy Chief Economist.
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