The week’s agenda: the economics behind the oil spill, primary elections

The World

This week is all about “angst,” says Takeaway economics editor Charles Hermann. Politically, it’s about “watching the women,” says Takeaway Washington correspondent Todd Zwillich. Those are the terms setting the agenda for this week, as we look ahead at news on the economic impact of the oil spill and whether anti-incumbent fever will affect Tuesday’s primary elections.

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