Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Social Security and Medicare trust funds broke sooner than we thought?
The new trustees report shows that the financial health of Social Security and Medicare has worsened because of the recession, and Medicare is now paying out more than it receives.11:00 a.m.GuestsChuck Blahous: Former Executive Director of the bi-partisan President's Commission to Strengthen Social Security. Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute in Washington. Former Deputy Director of President George W. Bush's National Economic Council.Resources
Friends remember poet Bill Holm
Shortly after Minnesota's acclaimed poet and essayist Bill Holm died in February, many of his friends gathered at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul to remember him.12:00 p.m.More from MPRIn Minneota, an empty chair for Bill Holm (03/09/2009)Minnesota author Bill Holm dies at 65 (02/26/2009)Remembering Bill Holm (02/26/2009)Resources
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