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Left, Right & Center

Obama's Mid-East Speech; Unemployment and GM, Now What?

We look at the aspirational nature of President Obama's Cairo speech, then a serious take on the still-tanking economy. Lots of steak, not just sizzle.

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By Arianna Huffington • Jun 5, 2009 • 28m Listen

Obama's Mid-East overture. General Motors is bankrupt. Now what? Unemployment hits 9.4%, while healthcare heats up.

Banner image: Audience listens to President Obama speak at Cairo University on June 4. White House photo

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    Arianna Huffington

    Huffington Post

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    Tony Blankley

    Co-host, 'Left, Right & Center'

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    Matt Miller

    Co-host, 'Left, Right & Center'

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