Thursday, July 7, 2011
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Top Minnesota economists analyze impact of tax policy
Four Minnesota economists discuss the economic underpinnings of the debate over cutting budgets and raising taxes. From an economist's point of view, what is best for Minnesota's economy?11:00 a.m.GuestsTom Stinson: Minnesota State Economist. Professor of economics, Department of Applied Economics, University of Minnesota.Louis Johnston: Professor of economics, St. John's University and College of St. Benedict. Chairman of the department. Author of major revisions of "Principles of Economics" by Ben Bernanke and Robert Frank.Ed Lotterman: Economics professor, Augsburg College. Former regional economist at Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Writes the "Everyday Economics" column in the St. Paul Pioneer PressVaradarajan V. Chari: Professor of economics, University of Minnesota. Former senior research officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.More from MPRAdded pain: Shutdown costs millions (07/06/2011)Dayton offers new tax plan; Republicans reject it (07/06/2011)FAQ on Minnesota's state government shutdown (07/12/2011)Resources
NASA chief Charles Bolden Jr. at the National Press Club
Nasa Administrator Charles F. Bolden, Jr. and astronaut Mark Kelly speak at a National Press Club luncheon. He flew four shuttle missions and was appointed by President Barack Obama to head NASA in 2009. He will discuss the end of the Space Shuttle program and the future of America's space program.12:00 p.m.More from MPRSpacecraft eyes raging storm on Saturn (07/06/2011)Space shuttle's legacy: Soaring in orbit and costs (07/05/2011)Next-to-last space shuttle flight lands on Earth (06/01/2011)Community college rocket team ready for NASA contest (04/06/2011)Cosmic census finds crowd of planets in our galaxy (02/19/2011)Resources
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