We have Monday’s top news… What is the latest on the swine flu outbreak in Mexico?  How many are infected in the U.S?  What is the government response?  What could be the impact on the global economy?  What grade is Obama’s own press secretary giving the administration over its first 100 days?  Why is the […]

 

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On Monday, the first so-called gay marriage was performed in Iowa.  It follows a decision from the Iowa Supreme Court a few weeks ago declaring the traditional definition of marriage unconstitutional.  So what is the impact of this in Iowa and around the nation?  Why is the lack of a residency requirement for marriage a […]

 

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General Motors and Chrysler are working furiously to meet government demands and deadlines in order to avoid entering the bankruptcy process.  Why are they so intent on avoiding bankruptcy at all costs?  What would the process look like?  Where would the automakers be right now if they had entered bankruptcy six months ago instead of […]

 

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Over the past few days, media coverage has centered around the outbreak of the swine flu in Mexico.  What should we make of the amount of coverage?  What has the tone been like?  What is the media track record when it comes to outbreaks of the flu?  What lessons should they keep in mind while […]

 

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The U.S. is awash in red ink, and for the rest of Fiscal Year 2009, the government is spending money it doesn’t have.  Where does Debt Day 2009 stack up in history?  Where will it fall in the coming years?  Is President Obama to be believed when he says we need to spend a lot […]

 

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