Gore and Bush Policy Proposals

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The presidential campaign has entered a new and perhaps decisive stage, in which the policy proposals of each candidate are front and center. Al Gore says George W. Bush's plans overhwhelmingly favor the rich; Bush says he s got fresh answers for those left behind. Today we'll separate rhetoric from reality -- with senior surrogates for the Gore and Bush campaigns, plus two top economists who actually speak English. Newsmaker: Scott Wildman, Democratic assembly member from Los Angeles, talks about the status of state campaign finance reform. Reporter's Notebook: An early look at an FTC report claiming the entertainment industry is toeing both sides of the line when it comes to violence and children.
The presidential campaign has entered a new and perhaps decisive stage, in which the policy proposals of each candidate are front and center. Al Gore says George W. Bush's plans overhwhelmingly favor the rich; Bush says he s got fresh answers for those left behind. Today we'll separate rhetoric from reality -- with senior surrogates for the Gore and Bush campaigns, plus two top economists who actually speak English.
  • Newsmaker: Scott Wildman, Democratic assembly member from Los Angeles, talks about the status of state campaign finance reform.
  • Reporter's Notebook: An early look at an FTC report claiming the entertainment industry is toeing both sides of the line when it comes to violence and children.

Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producer:

Frances Anderton