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.
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.
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