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A new political party: Mad as hell

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Jan 27, 2010
Democrats and Republicans will be listening closely to President Obama's State of the Union address for things they can support or slam in the days to come. Commentator Robert Reich says there's one more group Obama will be addressing, too.
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Will reforms survive the new Senate?

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Steve Chiotakis
Jan 26, 2010
How has the election of Massachusetts Republican Scott Brown to the Senate affected the Democrats' agenda? Steve Chiotakis talks to former Labor Secretary Robert Reich about where the party's list of reforms stands now.
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Obama's bank tax flunks on every count

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Jan 20, 2010
President Obama wants to tax banks to ensure that TARP doesn't cost taxpayers money. Commentator David Frum explains why that's a bad idea.
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Automakers need to face new reality

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Jan 13, 2010
Carmakers may be upbeat about 2010 as they showcase their latest models at the Detroit Auto Show, but the auto industry's problems are still with us. Commentator Robert Reich says there's no easy fix.
Posted In: Auto
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2010 recovery not likely to be vigorous

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Steve Chiotakis
Jan 7, 2010
An economic recovery may be underway, but we still have a while to go. Steve Chiotakis gets a breakdown and 2010 forecast from former Labor Secretary Robert Reich.
Posted In: Economy
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Travel restrictions come with high price

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Jan 6, 2010
Aviation security is undergoing changes because of the foiled Christmas Day terrorist attack in Detroit. Commentator David Frum says that's going to cost us.
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In 2009 Main Street got the shaft

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Dec 30, 2009
Commentator Robert Reich says this past year will be remembered as a time when Wall Street fat cats who caused the financial collapse got fatter, while the rest of America got the scraps.
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An economic preview of 2010

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Bill Radke
Dec 28, 2009
What are our economic prospects for the coming year? Bill Radke talks to former Labor Secretary Robert Reich.
Posted In: Economy
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Insurers must be forced to compete

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Dec 16, 2009
A way to cut costs in the health care system is competition, but it's strangely missing from the Senate debate. Commentator Robert Reich says if Americans are going to be required to get health insurance, that must change.
Posted In: Health
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Climate policy is like buying insurance

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Dec 9, 2009
There is a lot we know and don't know for sure about climate change. Commentator David Frum says those unknowns should influence the decisions being made in Copenhagen and Washington, D.C.

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