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• Congress begins the budget wrangling
  Republicans in Congress have a new counter budget proposal that in part would require workers younger than 55 enroll in a private plans, as alternative to Medicare. It's just one of the ways the GOP is attempting to counter a $3 trillion plus budget supported by President Obama and his Democratic supporters.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Douglas Holtz-Eakin: Former director, Congressional Budget Office and fellow, Council on Foreign Relations and the Peterson Institute for International Economics. Dr. Holtz-Eakin was Senator John McCain's economic advisor during the 2008 campaign.
  Resources
  Congressional Budget Office's report on the President's Budget
  About Michael Ettlinger
  About Douglas Holtz-Eakin
• Still seeking an end to homelessness
  The Bush administration's homelessness czar campaigns for a complete end to homelessness. Philip Mangano says more permanent housing is the way to address the chronic problem. But the troubled economy and injured war veterans may add many more homeless.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Philip Mangano: Executive director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. He was appointed to the post in 2002.
  Resources
  About Philip Mangano
  St. Paul Project Homeless Connect
  Wilder Research: Homeless in Minnesota

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