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Is Capitalism in for a Change at Home and Abroad?
The leaders of Europe have persuaded President Bush to review the rules of international capitalism. Does that mean global regulation of the global economy? Does the US still have the authority to preserve its models of free markets, free enterprise and free trade? Also, early voting starts in the key battleground state of Florida, and a preview of the World Series, featuring one team that's never been there before.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenThe leaders of Europe have persuaded President Bush to review the rules of international capitalism. Does that mean global regulation of the global economy? Does the US still have the authority to preserve its models of free markets, free enterprise and free trade? Also, early voting starts in the key battleground state of Florida, and the Tampa Bay Rays keep faith against the Boston Red Sox. We preview the World Series.
Banner image: President George Bush and French President Nicolas Sarkozy (R) listen as Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission addresses the media at Camp David to discuss the need for a coordinated global response to the economic crisis. White House photo: Chris Greenberg