We have Wednesday’s top news…Treasury Sec. Henry Paulson explains how he is using the bailout money for different reasons than first stated…The Dow plunges again…Congress getting anxious to bail out the auto industry…Minnesota gets set for the U.S. Senate recount…and airline passengers push for more rights during long delays. We discuss all these issues as we cover the biggest stories for Wednesday, November 12, 2008.
Dateline Washington: The News
We have Wednesday’s top news…Treasury Sec. Henry Paulson explains how he is using the bailout money for different reasons than first stated…The Dow plunges again…Congress getting anxious to bail out the auto industry…Minnesota gets set for the U.S. Senate recount…and airline passengers push for more rights during long delays. We discuss all these issues as we cover the biggest stories for Wednesday, November 12, 2008.
Do We Want a 2nd Economic Stimulus Package?
Should Congress approve another economic stimulus package? Did the first one do any good? Should Congress really pursue some New Deal-type programs like massive government-sponsored infrastructure projects? Should we bail out the auto industry? What policies should be pursued and which ones left on the scrap heap? We ask Rea Hederman, Assistant Director of the Center for Data Analysis at the Heritage Foundation.
Do We Want a 2nd Economic Stimulus Package?
Should Congress approve another economic stimulus package? Did the first one do any good? Should Congress really pursue some New Deal-type programs like massive government-sponsored infrastructure projects? Should we bail out the auto industry? What policies should be pursued and which ones left on the scrap heap? We ask Rea Hederman, Assistant Director of the Center for Data Analysis at the Heritage Foundation.
Dateline Washington: Do We Want a 2nd Economic Stimulus Package?
Should Congress approve another economic stimulus package? Did the first one do any good? Should Congress really pursue some New Deal-type programs like massive government-sponsored infrastructure projects? Should we bail out the auto industry? What policies should be pursued and which ones left on the scrap heap? We ask Rea Hederman, Assistant Director of the Center for Data Analysis at the Heritage Foundation.
Waiting for A Winner in Alaska
Why do we still not have a winner declared in the U.S. Senate race in Alaska? When will we know? How did Sen. Ted Stevens do so well just a week after being convicted of seven felonies? Did Sarah Palin’s presence on the national ticket help Stevens? And how important is this seat to Republican efforts to impact Democratic legislation? We ask Shira Toeplitz of Roll Call.
Dateline Washington: Waiting for A Winner in Alaska
Why do we still not have a winner declared in the U.S. Senate race in Alaska? When will we know? How did Sen. Ted Stevens do so well just a week after being convicted of seven felonies? Did Sarah Palin’s presence on the national ticket help Stevens? And how important is this seat to Republican efforts to impact Democratic legislation? We ask Shira Toeplitz of Roll Call.
Dateline Washington: Giving Impoverished Kids A Merry Christmas
While we try to figure out what to buy our loved ones for Christmas, millions of poverty-stricken kids around the world will get nothing this holiday season. That’s where you and Operation Christmas Child come in! Now in its 15th year, Operation Christmas Child asks adults and children around the world to fill an old shoebox with simple gifts that will be treasured by those who receive them. So what should you put in the shoebox? Where will they go? And what is the message going with your gifts? We talk with Randy Riddle, Director of U.S. Operations for Operation Christmas Child.
Dateline Washington: No Relief for Trapped Airline Passengers
A task force comprised of travel agents, airline and airport officials and passenger right?s groups failed to find consensus on policies they believe would avoid the agonizing problems of passengers stuck in planes on the tarmac but going nowhere. How often does this really happen? Why are there no set rules? And what can passengers expect as we get closer to the holidays? We ask David Field, The Americas Editor at Airline Business magazine.
No Progress Made on Policies to Ease Passengers Trapped on Planes
A task force comprised of travel agents, airline and airport officials and passenger right’s groups failed to find consensus on policies they believe would avoid the agonizing problems of passengers stuck in planes on the tarmac but going nowhere. How often does this really happen? Why are there no set rules? And what can passengers expect as we get closer to the holidays? We ask David Field, The Americas Editor at Airline Business magazine.