Obama Nominates Krueger As Top Economic Adviser

from National Public Radio

Just days before he announces new economic proposals, President Obama has nominated a new member to his economic team. If confirmed by the Senate, Alan Krueger will become chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. David Wessel, of The Wall Street Journal, talks to Steve Inskeep about the kind of influence Krueger could have on the president.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, August 30, 2011