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In blue America, parents are becoming far more uncomfortable with letting their kids play football

Global Politics

Americans love to watch football, no matter their political persuasion. But it turns out that there’s a developing divide among red and blue Americans when it comes to whether they let their children play football.

Study find certain U.S. regions can keep poor people poor

Business, Economics and Jobs

Is renting a home the new American dream?

Business, Economics and Jobs

How the economy will recover

Business, Economics and Jobs

‘Here and Now’: Candidates Tackle the Economy

Global Politics
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One More Sign that Washington Can’t Handle Money

The budget wars seem never ending in Washington D.C., with the sequester just one day away and no agreement between the White House and Republican leadership in sight. After sequestration goes into effect, lawmakers on Capitol Hill will have months of budget  negotiations  ahead of them.   In the weeks ahead, both parties will have to find a […]

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Why New Hampshire Matters for 2012

Global Politics

Republican presidential hopefuls debated last night in New Hampshire. The influence of Iowa and New Hampshire have made candidates pander to those states’ needs, which can be markedly different than the needs of the majority of the United States.

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Even at $700 billion, is the stimulus bill enough to save the economy?

Global Politics

Will this trillion dollar infusion save the economy? This morning we’ve invited writer David Leonhardt to the show. He writes the Economic Scene column for The New York Times and he’s agreed to let us pick his brain a little this morning.

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A review of the Presidential address with David Leonhardt

Global Politics

New York Times economic columnist David Leonhardt joins The Takeaway this morning with a look back at President Obama’s speech to Congress and a look ahead to the budget President Obama will release on Thursday.

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Waiting for the economy’s big bounce

Global Politics

Washington is obsessed with stimulus plans and bailouts. In this Sunday’s magazine, the New York Times’ David Leonhardt argues that the U.S. economy will eventually recover. He joins us to discuss how quickly the economy should grow as it bounces back.

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