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• Will foreclosure rescue bill help ease the pain?
  Congress may finally pass a bill that is supposed to help homeowners who face losing their homes to foreclosure, but even supporters acknowledge the bill helps a fraction of the people in this predicament. One economist predicts millions more may default on their mortgages.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Mark Zandi: Chief Economist and co-founder of Moody's Economy.com.
  Nicolas Retsinas: Director of Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies.
  Gary Smith: Professor of economics from Pomona College. He's the co-author of "Houseonomics."
  Resources
  About Mark Zandi
  Joint Center for Housing Studies: State of Nation's Housing
  Houseonomics
  Hope Now
• Former SPCO head leaves behind a stronger orchestra
  The SPCO celebrates its 50th anniversary this fall. Longtime president Bruce Coppock reflects on how the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra remade itself in the face of challenges that have threatened bigger orchestras.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Bruce Coppock: Former president of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. He retired from his post on July 1. He became president and managing director in 1999.
  More from MPR
  SPCO president retires (06/25/2008)
  SPCO welcomes Upshaw as new artistic partner (01/18/2008)
  Resources
  St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
  Minnesota Monthly profile of Bruce Coppock and SPCO

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