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The Dow topped ten thousand and many economists say the recession is over. But for millions of unemployed, news of an economic recovery has made no difference in their lives. The latest on the state of the U-S economy.
Douglas Holtz-Eakin, served as chief economist in President George W. Bush's Council of Economic Advisers from 2001 to 2002 and Director of the Congressional Budget Office from 2003 to 2006. He was senior domestic policy adviser to the McCain Campaign.
John Harwood, chief Washington correspondent for CNBC; reporter, "The New York Times;" coauthor with Jerry Seib of "Pennsylvania Avenue, Profiles in Backroom Power"
Lawrence Mishel, president of the Economic Policy Institute
A manifesto for slower communication. One of America's pre-eminent literary critics says step away from your screen, put down the Blackberry, and take charge of ever-accelerating forms of communication.
John Freeman, A writer and book critic who has written for The New York Times Book Review, the Los Angeles Times, People, and The Wall Street Journal.
Join Diane Rehm as she interviews Carl Kasell at George Washington University's Jack Morton Auditorium.
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