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• Job losses increase nationally and in Minnesota
  Economists expect unemployment to rise further, and a new study shows most who lost jobs in the 1982 recession never recovered earning power. How does Minnesota's employment situation mirror the nation's?11:00 a.m.
  Guests
  Tom Stinson: Minnesota State Economist since 1987. Professor of applied economics, University of Minnesota.
  Steve Hine: Research director, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Economist.
  More from MPR
  Wider measure of unemployment paints darker picture (05/28/2009)
  Hours cut at work? Unemployment benefits may be available (05/21/2009)
  Tough economy increases caseload at family court (05/18/2009)
  Minnesota GM dealers brace for bankruptcy (05/27/2009)
  Minn. boating industry focusing on survival, not profits (06/02/2009)
  Economy seen behind shifts in college application numbers (04/17/2009)
  Resources
  About State Economist Tom Stinson
  About Steve Hine
• Will Obama's strategies pay off?
  Former Republican Congressman Vin Weber of Minnesota says he hopes President Obama will succeed, but he is concerned about some of Obama's policies and political strategies. Weber spoke last week at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.12:00 p.m.
  More from MPR
  Obama: 'Time to deliver' on health care (06/06/2009)
  Ellison praises Obama's speech on Islam (06/04/2009)
  Obama picks former U.S. attorney Jones for the same job (06/04/2009)
  Obama calls for 'new beginning' between U.S. and Muslims (06/04/2009)
  Resources
  Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
  About Vin Weber

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