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• The best way to boost the economy
  The Federal Reserve cut interest rates in part to reassure investors on Wall Street. Meanwhile President Bush and Congress are trying to come up with an economic stimulus package to boost, at least temporarily, the flagging U.S. economy. Midmorning discusses whether either measures will help.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Jim Paulsen: chief investment strategist of Wells Capital Management.
  Eileen Appelbaum: economist at Rutgers. She also directs the Center for Women and Work.
  Resources
  About Jim Paulsen
  Eileen Applebaum on need for an economic stimulus package
• Loans to fight poverty
  Nobel Peace prize winner and micro-lender Muhammad Yunus says the problem of poverty is one that can be solved. Yunus built a $6 billion business in large part by making small business loans, beginning with a $27 loan to Bangladeshi villagers.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Muhammad Yunus: author of the new book, "Creating a World Without Poverty."
  More from MPR
  Where tiny loans make a big difference (12/04/2007)
  Resources
  Muhammad Yunus Web site
  Yunus' event at Concordia in Moorhead

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