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Thursday, November 20, 2008

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  • Housing constructionObama's attention to urban policy
    Top aides say President-elect Barack Obama plans to institute a new office of urban policy. The goal is to help cities that are dealing with dwindling finances and growing infrastructure and housing needs, with the current economic crisis adding to the problem.9:06 a.m.
    Guests
    R. T. Rybak: Minneapolis mayor.
    Shirley Franklin: Atlanta mayor.
    Rachel Godsil: Law professor at Seton Hall who focuses on the race, poverty and land use.
    Resources
    Obama/ Biden plan for cities
    City of Minneapolis
    City of Atlanta
  • Chrysler assembly lineBailout of the auto industry?
    Auto executives representing GM, Ford and Chrysler continue to make their cases for a $25 billion loan from the federal government. Whether they succeed in convincing skeptical lawmakers to bail them out or not, a huge restructuring of the industry is still likely.10:06 a.m.
    Guests
    Douglas Baird: Law professor who specializes in bankruptcy, University of Chicago.
    Kevin Tynan: Senior automotive analyst at Argus Research.
    Resources
    About Douglas Baird
    About Argus Research analysts

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