Economy, shaken by fuel prices, continues to reel Last week's $10 spike in oil prices, and a worse than expected May unemployment report, served as a reality check for those who thought the economy might be picking up. With oil prices continuing to go up and businesses tightening their belts, is the U.S. economy headed into a deeper recession than expected?9:06 a.m.
Guests
Jared Bernstein: Senior economist at the Economic Policy Institute, and author of "Crunch: Why Do I Feel So Squeezed."
David Pursell: Managing director at Tudor Pickering and Company, an investment and merchant banking firm.
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.
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