U.S. in Recession

The government and the sagging economy

U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., recently discussed the government's role in addressing the country's growing economic troubles with New York Times columnist Paul Krugman in John F. Kennedy Library Forum conversation.

Guests

• Barney Frank: Democratic Congressman from Massachusetts
• Paul Krugman: New York Times columnist

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Resources

• Kennedy Library Forums
• About Barney Frank
• About Paul Krugman