U.S. in Recession

Tough times for small businesses

Among the biggest losers in this recession have been small businesses, who are being hit by decreased revenue and the loss of credit. Recent reports have suggested the Obama administration is considering using TARP money to bolster small business lending.

Guests

• David Cho: Financial reporter for the Washington Post.
• Todd McCracken: President and CEO of the National Small Business Association.
• Dean Baker: Co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research. He is the author of "Plunder and Blunder: The Rise and Fall of the Bubble Economy."

Resources

• About Todd McCracken
• About Dean Baker