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10:00Food Safety

Recent outbreaks of salmonella and E.coli contamination from eggs, nuts and processed cookie dough prompt the Obama Administration to toughen food safety standards. A look at new regulations aimed at improving the nation's food supply.

Guests

Michael R. Taylor, senior adviser to the commissioner, Food and Drug Administration

Caroline Smith DeWaal, director of food safety for the Center for Science in the Public Interest

Gardiner Harris, science reporter for "The New York Times"

Scott Faber, vice president, the Grocery Manufacturers Association

11:00The Price of Oil

A year ago the price of oil was more than double what it is today, and in recent weeks, prices swings have been dramatic: What's behind the volatility and the long-term outlook for global production and demand.

Guests

J. Robinson West, chairman of PFC Energy, an energy consulting firm

Bart Chilton, Commissioner, Commodity Futures Trading Commission

John B Authers, reporter, Financial Times

Daniel Yergin, chair, IHS Cambridge Energy Research Associates and author of “The Prize: The Epic quest for Oil, Money, & Power” recently released with a new epilogue.

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