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U.S. in Recession

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U.S. in Recession

Slogging through a shaky economy

Broadcast: Midday, 05/01/2008, 11:00 a.m.

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With the Federal Reserve's seventh interest rate cut, falling consumer confidence, rising prices for food and energy, an increase in unemployment claims and a still crumbling housing market, Midday examines the latest economic news.

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  • Louis Johnston: economics professor at College of Saint Benedict / Saint John's University

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