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• The government's bailout efforts
  The government is embarking on a historic effort to help financial institutions stay open and lending to keep the economy afloat. Bush administration officials hope to come up with a package that will reassure markets on Monday.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Russell Roberts: Economics professor at George Mason University. He's the author of the new novel, "The Price of Everything: A Parable of Possibility and Prosperity."
  Menzie Chinn: Professor of public affairs and economics at the University of Wisconsin.
  More from MPR
  News Cut: The bailout business
  Resources
  BusinessWeek: Corporate Bailouts Through History
  Econbrowser Blog
  About Russell Roberts
• Women's group doesn't endorse the ticket with a woman on it
  The National Organization for Women has endorsed the Democratic presidential ticket of Barack Obama and Joe Biden -- not the Republican ticket, which includes Sarah Palin. NOW's decision has sparked discussion of what it means to be a feminist.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Kim Gandy: President of NOW, the National Organization for Women. She's also chair of NOW's PAC which endorsed the Obama/ Biden ticket.
  Marie Wilson: President of The White House Project, a progressive nonpartisan group.
  Michelle Bernard: President and CEO of the Independent Women's Forum.
  More from MPR
  People have mixed reaction to Palin selection (09/19/2008)
  Minnesota women ponder Palin and politics (09/19/2008)
  Will Palin attract women to the Republican ticket? (09/05/2008)
  Resources
  NOW endorsement
  The White House Project
  Independent Women's Forum

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