Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Obama news conference on the economy
President-elect Barack Obama will outline steps to trim the federal budget in a news conference this morning as he simultaneously plans a costly stimulus package to jolt the ailing U.S. economy.11:00 a.m.More from MPRMidmorning: A look at Obama's economic stimulus plan (11/24/2008)Obama names econ team, sees 'historic' crisis (11/24/2008)Obama's Monday press conference (11/24/2008)
Changing who's in charge
Former Vice President Walter Mondale, who took part in transitions of power in 1976 and 1980, discusses presidential and vice presidential transitions.11:30 a.m.GuestsWalter Mondale: former Vice PresidentMore from MPRObama names econ team, sees 'historic' crisis (11/24/2008)How a new team will steer the financial crisis (11/24/2008)New movie 'Fritz' tells the Mondale story (10/16/2008)An insider's look at presidential debates (09/26/2008)Mondale offers advice to Biden (08/27/2008)
Mercenaries: Iraq's parallel army
Washington Post reporter Steve Fainaru discusses the parallel army of 100,000 that is filling in the gaps in Iraq. He says these privately-hired mercenaries operate outside the rules of engagement.12:00 p.m.More from MPRPrivate military contractors under scrutiny (11/30/2007)St. Paul officer part of complex contractor industry (12/23/2005)Bush condemns U.S. treatment of Iraqi prisoners (05/06/2004)Resources
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